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Speightstown

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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: Speightstown month by month

Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Speightstown 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 September the wettest (about 125 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)
January27.724.04910.8
February27.823.84311.2
March28.324.14611.6
April29.024.64011.6
May29.525.45011.5
June29.425.57711.2
July29.225.410611.3
August29.525.710811.2
September30.125.812511.0
October29.625.711210.5
November28.825.39710.4
December28.324.66510.6

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Previously

  1. Documented history · 1630

    Speightstown was formally settled around 1630 and in the earliest days of settlement was Barbados's busiest port (AMS Seaport Code: 27213, -- UN/LOCODE: BB SPT ).

  2. Documented history · 2010

    The town itself is currently the subject of an archaeological research project, the Speightstown Community Archaeology Project (SCAP), which was established in 2010 and involves a collaboration between archaeologists and students of the University of Winchester, the University of

  3. Settlement of Speightstown (c. 1630)

    Formally settled around 1630 and became Barbados's busiest port in its early years.

  4. Speightstown Community Archaeology Project established (2010)

    Archaeology project launched in 2010 involving the University of Winchester, UWI Cave Hill and Barbados Museums.

Current public leadership

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People associated with this place

  • Athlete and actor Oliver Skeete was born in Speightstown.

    Listed in the source as a person associated with notable residents.

  • Oliver Skeete

    Athlete and actor born in Speightstown.

  • Claudette Colbert

    Actress who spent her retirement months in Speightstown and was buried there.

Historical figures

  • William Speight

    Member of Barbados' first Assembly; the town is named after him.

Local business and employers

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Newspapers and local media

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Buildings and landmarks

  • Maycock's Bay Fort

    Eighteenth‑century coastal fort north of Speightstown that is the focus of archaeological excavations.

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01 · Overview

Speightstown, in brief

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02 · History

How Speightstown took shape

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03 · Visit

Visiting Speightstown

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04 · Food & culture

Food and everyday culture in Speightstown

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05 · Arts

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06 · Economy

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07 · Safety

Safety and practical guidance for Speightstown

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08 · Questions

Questions about Speightstown

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01 · Q&A

Where is Speightstown located and what are its coordinates?

Speightstown is situated in Barbados at geographic coordinates 13.2507, -59.6440 with an elevation of an elevation monitored in local geographic surveys.

02 · Q&A

What is the population and time zone of Speightstown?

Speightstown has a recorded population of approximately 3,634 and observes the America/Barbados time zone (BBD).

03 · Q&A

What languages and currency are used in Speightstown?

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

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