January weather forecastBelle, Barbados

January

Weather in January

January, the same as December, is a moderately hot winter month in Belle, Barbados, with an average temperature varying between 26°C (78.8°F) and 27°C (80.6°F).

Temperature

Belle's weather, upon January's arrival, documents an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 27°C (80.6°F), nearly identical to the prior month. Belle records a consistent average nighttime temperature of 26°C (78.8°F) in January, slightly lower than the daytime high.

Heat index

January's mean heat index is calculated to be 29°C (84.2°F). If exposure and activity are sustained, they might cause a feeling of weariness, resulting in heat cramps.
Records show heat index calculations are tailored for shaded regions and mild winds. The heat index may scale up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees with direct sun exposure.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'felt air temperature', takes into account both air temperature and humidity to illustrate what people actually feel. This impact is subjective, influenced by the person's physical activity and individual heat perception, affected by factors including wind, attire, and metabolic differences. When directly under the sun, the weather's impact can intensify, possibly boosting the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly meaningful for babies and toddlers. Youngsters are usually more at risk than adults, considering they sweat less. Additionally, their high skin surface area compared to their little bodies and their high heat production due to activity increases their risk.

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity in Belle is 75%.

Rainfall

In Belle, Barbados, in January, during 15 rainfall days, 17mm (0.67") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Belle, Barbados, there are 233.8 rainfall days, and 706mm (27.8") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day in Belle is 11h and 28min.
On the first day of January in Belle, sunrise is at 06:20 and sunset at 17:42. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:24 and sunset at 17:58 AST.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine in Belle is 6.8h.

UV index

January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Belle. January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the lowest UV index in Belle. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In January, a regular UV index of 7 translates into these guidelines:
Refrain from overexposure. Fair-skinned individuals could burn in under 20 minutes. Stay in the shade and limit direct sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its strongest. Remember, however, that not all shade structures provide full sun protection. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection.

Updated: Jan 29, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

In Belle, in January, the average high-temperature is 27°C (80.6°F), and the average low-temperature is 26°C (78.8°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in January is calculated to be 29°C (84.2°F).

In January, the average relative humidity in Belle, Barbados, is 75%.

In Belle, Barbados, during January, the rain falls for 15 days and regularly aggregates up to 17mm (0.67") of precipitation.

The average day length in January in Belle, Barbados, is 11h and 28min.

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 06:20 and sunset at 17:42. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:24 and sunset at 17:58 AST.

The average sunshine duration in January is 6.8h.

January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index.

The months with the lowest UV index are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7.

The average daily maximum UV index in January in Belle, Barbados, is 7. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.

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Long-term

Year January F M A M J J A S O N D

Dec

January

Feb

Average high temperature

27.6°C

27°C

26.8°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

27.5km/h

28.9km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

12.3

12.8

14.3

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

41%

37%

Average visibility

10km

Average temperature in January
Belle, Barbados

Average high temperature in January: 27°C

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are September and October (28.9°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is February (26.8°C).

Average low temperature in January: 26°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is October (27.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (25.7°C).

Average pressure in January
Belle, Barbados

Average pressure in January: 1014.3mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is June (1014.8mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1011.2mbar).

Average wind speed in January
Belle, Barbados

Average wind speed in January: 28.3km/h

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (28.3km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (19.4km/h).

Average humidity in January
Belle, Barbados

Average humidity in January: 75%

The months with the highest relative humidity are June, July, August and November (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is February (74%).

Average rainfall in January
Belle, Barbados

Average rainfall in January: 17mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (126mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (13mm).

Average rainfall days in January
Belle, Barbados

Average rainfall days in January: 15 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (26.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (11.3 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Belle, Barbados

Average daylight in January: 11h and 30min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 24min).

Average sunshine in January: 6h and 48min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in January
Belle, Barbados

Average sunshine days in January: 12.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is February (14.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (1.3 days).

Average UV index in January
Belle, Barbados

Average UV index in January: 7

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (UV index 7).

Average cloud cover in January
Belle, Barbados

Average cloud cover in January: 37

The month with the most cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 49).
The months with the least cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 37).

Average visibility in January
Belle, Barbados

Average visibility in January: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).