July brings a mix of sunny days and occasional rain showers, with high humidity. Swimming, sunbathing, and snorkeling are still popular activities during this month. The consistent trade winds provide excellent conditions for windsurfing and kitesurfing. Also consider one of our other suggestions for July.
July experiences a slight increase in visitors at Bottom Bay due to the Crop Over Festival, which is a major event in Barbados. However, the beach is still not extremely crowded, as most of the festival activities take place elsewhere on the island.
The average maximum temperature in Bottom Bay in July is 31°. The average maximum temperature is 30° in the previous month and 31° in the next month.
The average temperature in Bottom Bay in July is 28°. The average temperature ranges is 28° in the previous month and 28° in the next month.
The average minimum temperature in Bottom Bay in July is 26°. The minimum temperature is 26° in the previous month and 26° in the next month.
The average day light hours per day in Bottom Bay in July are 12.8 and there are 8.8 hours of sunshine per day on average during July making it a sunny month with few clouds.
The ultraviolet index in Bottom Bay in July is typically 12.9 during July. An ultraviolet index reading above 11 indicates an extreme risk of harm from unprotected sun exposure. Unprotected skin risks burning in less than 10 minutes. Take all precautions because unprotected skin and eyes can burn in minutes. Tanning will be safest before 10am and after 4pm but only with a good application of sun screen. For those with sensitive skin stay in the shade and wear protective clothing, a wide-brimmed hat, and UV-blocking sunglasses. Generously apply broad spectrum SPF 30+ sunscreen every 2 hours, even on cloudy days. Watch out for relections from water that may increase ultraviolet exposure.
The average sea water temperature in Bottom Bay in July is 28° which is very warm and ideal for relaxing and swimming for the whole day.
The average total rainfall in Bottom Bay in July is 13.9cm and on average there are 20 rainy days in July making it a wet time to visit the beach.
The maximum dew point (an indicator of humidity) in Bottom Bay in July is 26° which is very uncomfortable and fairly oppressive unless you are on a beach. At night you would most likely require airconditioning. The dew point is 25° in the previous month and 26° in the next month.
The average maximum relative humidity in Bottom Bay in July is typically 91.9%. The maximum relative humidity is 90.6% in the previous month and 92.2% in the next month.
The average relative humidity in Bottom Bay in July is typically 80.6%. The average relative humidity is 80% in the previous month and 81.1% in the next month.
The average maximum wind speed in Bottom Bay in July is typically 37kmh. The average maximum wind speed is 38kmh in the previous month and 35kmh in the next month.
The average wind speed in Bottom Bay in July is typically 25kmh. The average wind speed is 28kmh in the previous month and 20kmh in the next month.
The average wind direction in Bottom Bay in July is from the East.