Hastings
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Hastings month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Hastings are typically January, February and March, with average daytime highs around 28–29°C. September is usually the warmest month (average high 30°C), February the coldest (average low 24°C), and September the wettest (about 114 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28.2 | 23.8 | 33 | 10.8 |
| February | 28.4 | 23.7 | 27 | 11.2 |
| March | 28.8 | 23.9 | 34 | 11.6 |
| April | 29.4 | 24.5 | 29 | 11.5 |
| May | 29.9 | 25.3 | 33 | 11.4 |
| June | 29.8 | 25.4 | 60 | 11.1 |
| July | 29.6 | 25.3 | 89 | 11.3 |
| August | 29.8 | 25.5 | 99 | 11.1 |
| September | 30.2 | 25.7 | 114 | 11.0 |
| October | 29.7 | 25.5 | 111 | 10.3 |
| November | 29.0 | 25.1 | 97 | 10.3 |
| December | 28.6 | 24.4 | 54 | 10.6 |
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01 · OverviewHastings, in brief
Hastings is a city and seaside town located in Christ Church, Barbados, positioned at coordinates 13.07513 latitude and -59.59688 longitude. Operating within the America/Barbados timezone, this settlement supports an estimated population of 1,500 residents.
The regional geography shapes the community along the southern coast where the terrain meets the Atlantic waters. Unlike its larger English namesake in East Sussex—a historic borough with a population of 90,855 in 2025 that grew from 3,175 in 1801 and is constrained by the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty—the Barbadian settlement functions as a distinct locality using the BBD currency and English (en-BB) language.
While the European counterpart developed from an ancient tribal territory of the Hæstingas, became a medieval Cinque Ports member, and maintains the United Kingdom's largest beach-based fishing fleet with vessels bearing the RX registration from Rye Bay, the geography of the Christ Church locale maintains its own distinct Caribbean positioning on the island.
Frequently Asked Questions about Hastings
Essential geographic, demographic, currency, and travel context verified from primary records.
01 · Q&AWhere is Hastings located and what are its coordinates?
Hastings is situated in Barbados at geographic coordinates 13.0751, -59.5969, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Hastings?
Hastings has a recorded population of approximately 1,500 and observes the America/Barbados time zone.
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Hastings?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Hastings include EN-BB, with BBD used for local transactions.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Hastings?
Today's Atlas provides continuous tracking for Hastings, featuring real-time weather conditions, daylight cycles, local geographic signals, and verified daily briefs.