Barbados or Jamaica in February?
On climate data, Barbados comes out ahead overall in February. See the per-criterion details below.
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JamaicaPhoto: This picture has been taken by Oleg Yunakov. Contact e-mail: yunakovgmail.com. Image can be used in accordance with the terms of the СС-BY-SA license. Other photos can be seen here. · CC BY-SA 4.0Key figures in February
| Criterion | Barbados | Jamaica |
|---|---|---|
| Day | 27 °C | 28 °C ★ |
| Night | 26 °C ★ | 24 °C |
| Sea | 27 °C | 27 °C ★ |
| Rainy days | 5 rainy days | 5 rainy days |
| Sun | 7 h/day ★ | 6 h/day |
Winner by travel type
Barbados or Jamaica in February: the short answer
In February, Barbados comes out ahead on the overall climate score (Barbados 90/100 vs Jamaica 86/100). That is a snapshot of one month, though — which one truly fits depends on what you want from the trip, so the breakdown below goes criterion by criterion.
Across the whole year Barbados averages a climate score of 78/100, Jamaica 77/100. Both profiles below are historical monthly averages, not a forecast.
Weather in February, side by side
By day, Barbados sits near 27 °C and Jamaica near 28 °C — warmer in Jamaica. At night it is roughly 26 °C versus 24 °C.
On rain, Barbados sees about 5 rainy days in February and Jamaica about 5. Barbados gets more sunshine (7 vs 6 hours a day).
Sea temperature and swimming
In February the water is about 27 °C at Barbados and 27 °C at Jamaica — warmer for swimming at Jamaica. Over the year, Barbados is comfortable for swimming (from ~21 °C) in January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December, Jamaica in January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December. Peak sea warmth is September for Barbados and September for Jamaica.
Rain and sun across the year
Over a full year Barbados records roughly 112 rainy days and Jamaica about 90 — the drier of the two overall is Jamaica. At their sunniest, Barbados reaches about 8 hours of sun a day (April) and Jamaica about 8 (April). If dependable dry, sunny weather is your top priority, weigh these annual totals alongside the single month above.
Best time to visit each
Climatically, Barbados is at its best in January, February, March and April, while Jamaica peaks in January, February, March and April. If your dates are fixed, pick the destination whose strong season overlaps them; if you are flexible, plan around these windows.
Which suits which kind of trip
Based on the February scores for each travel style:
Beach & swimming: Barbados scores higher in February.
City breaks: Barbados scores higher in February.
Active & hiking: Barbados scores higher in February.
Family: Barbados scores higher in February.
Verdict: which should you pick?
There is no single winner — it depends on your month and your priority. For February specifically, use the head-to-head above; over the year, Barbados carries the slightly higher overall climate score. Choose Barbados if its strong months and profile match your plan, Jamaica if its do. The month-by-month pages for each destination give you the full picture before you book.