UV Index
UV Index
Today's UV index in Bridgetown, Barbados 
will be up to 12.8, indicating a extreme level of sun exposure for the average person. Check our tips for today to make sure you're safe in the sun.
Last checked: 2025-05-09
UV index at 12.8 in Bridgetown means extreme risk: limit outdoor time especially from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., actively seek shade, wear protective clothing, broad-brimmed hat, apply SPF 30+ sunscreen every 2 hours, and wear UV-blocking sunglasses. Watch for bright surfaces like water and snow increasing UV exposure.
The UV index in Bridgetown, Barbados is generally high, often ranging from 7 to 12, meaning the sun's rays are strong and sunlight is intense throughout the year.
Barbados has a tropical climate with a wet season from June to November, bringing more rain and humidity, and a dry season from December to May, which is sunnier and less humid.
Compared to nearby islands, Barbados tends to be slightly drier than countries like Trinidad and Tobago but wetter than some eastern Caribbean islands like Antigua, with steady warm temperatures common across the region.
See the UV index hour by hour for Bridgetown, along with the temperature and how cloudy it is. If the UV level is higher than moderate, it's best to avoid direct sunlight.