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Oistins

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Updated Sunday, September 13, 2026 · sourced live layer and versioned editorial content

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Climate normals · 2016–2025

When to go: Oistins month by month

Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Oistins are typically January, February and March, with average daytime highs around 28–28°C. September is usually the warmest month (average high 30°C), February the coldest (average low 24°C), and October the wettest (about 161 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.

Monthly averages computed from 2016–2025 Open-Meteo historical weather records for this location. Long-run averages, not a forecast.
MonthAvg high (°C)Avg low (°C)Rain (mm)Sunshine (h/day)
January27.624.15610.9
February27.723.93811.2
March28.224.25011.6
April28.824.84711.6
May29.325.56411.4
June29.325.69811.1
July29.025.414411.3
August29.325.715011.2
September29.825.814911.0
October29.425.716110.3
November28.825.313710.3
December28.224.77710.6

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Previously

  1. Documented history · 1652

    In a historical context, Oistins was known for being the location of the Treaty of Oistins Barbados charter, thought to have been signed at the site of the Mermaid's Inn, on 17 January 1652.

  2. Treaty of Oistins (1652)

    Treaty ending conflict between Barbados settlers and the English Commonwealth, signed at the Mermaid's Inn on 17 January 1652.

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People associated with this place

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Buildings and landmarks

  • Mermaid's Inn

    Historic inn where the 1652 Treaty of Oistins was signed.

  • Christ Church Anglican Parish Church

    Principal Anglican church serving the Oistins community.

  • Former Christ Church District Hospital

    Historic health facility that once served Oistins residents.

  • Former Barbados Coast Guard Submarine Station

    Former naval installation located in Oistins.

  • Miami Beach

    Popular beach area on the south coast of Oistins.

  • Oistins Beach

    Two adjoining beaches separated by a jetty, known for fishing and plane spotting.

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01 · Overview

Oistins, in brief

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02 · History

How Oistins took shape

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03 · Visit

Visiting Oistins

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04 · Food & culture

Food and everyday culture in Oistins

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05 · Arts

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06 · Economy

Work and the economy in Oistins

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07 · Safety

Safety and practical guidance for Oistins

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08 · Questions

Questions about Oistins

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01 · Q&A

Where is Oistins located and what are its coordinates?

Oistins is situated in Barbados at geographic coordinates 13.0707, -59.5464 with an elevation of an elevation monitored in local geographic surveys.

02 · Q&A

What is the population and time zone of Oistins?

Oistins has a recorded population of approximately 2,285 and observes the America/Barbados time zone (BBD).

03 · Q&A

What languages and currency are used in Oistins?

Official and commonly spoken languages in Oistins include en-BB, and the circulating currency is BBD.

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