Is Bridgetown sunnier than Vieux Fort?

They are nearly tied: Bridgetown gets about 3,047 hours of sunshine a year and Vieux Fort about 3,039.

Which is warmer, Bridgetown or Vieux Fort?

Year-round daytime highs are similar: Bridgetown averages 28°C (82°F), Vieux Fort 28°C (82°F).

Which is better in winter (November–February), Bridgetown or Vieux Fort?

Bridgetown scores better across November–February: 88/100 average versus 83, with daytime highs around 27°C.

Which has the warmer sea, Bridgetown or Vieux Fort?

Both peak at about 31°C (88°F); month-by-month sea temperatures for both are on this page.

Bridgetown vs Vieux Fort: which is sunnier?

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Bridgetown and Vieux Fort are virtually tied for annual sunshine — about 3,047 vs 3,039 hours a year. Bridgetown has the higher Sunshine Score in 12 of 12 months — a clean sweep.

Scores are the 0–100 Sunshine Score — sunshine, daytime warmth and dryness in one number, per month.

At a glance

	Bridgetown	Vieux Fort
Sunshine hours / year	3,047	3,039
Sunniest month	February (94/100)	February (90/100)
Nov–Feb average score	88/100	83/100
Jun–Aug average score	83/100	74/100
Rain / year	778 mm	1,177 mm
Warmest sea	31°C / 88°F	31°C / 88°F
Peak midday UV	12 (extreme)	12 (extreme)

Bridgetown vs Vieux Fort month by month

Month	Sunshine Score		Day high °C		Rain mm		Sea °C
Month	Bridgetown	Vieux Fort	Bridgetown	Vieux Fort	Bridgetown	Vieux Fort	Bridgetown	Vieux Fort
January	91	86	27°	27°	34	59	28°	28°
February	94	90	26°	27°	19	38	28°	28°
March	94	90	27°	27°	19	39	28°	28°
April	92	84	27°	27°	28	71	29°	29°
May	88	83	28°	28°	51	74	29°	29°
June	84	76	28°	28°	72	114	29°	29°
July	84	75	28°	28°	74	122	30°	29°
August	80	71	28°	29°	95	144	30°	30°
September	79	71	29°	29°	98	144	31°	31°
October	73	70	28°	29°	132	159	31°	30°
November	77	72	28°	28°	107	139	30°	30°
December	88	83	27°	28°	49	74	29°	29°

The sunnier month by month: Jan Bridgetown · Feb Bridgetown · Mar Bridgetown · Apr Bridgetown · May Bridgetown · Jun Bridgetown · Jul Bridgetown · Aug Bridgetown · Sep Bridgetown · Oct Bridgetown · Nov Bridgetown · Dec Bridgetown.

When to pick which

November–February: Bridgetown (average score 88/100 vs 83). Daytime highs are similar (27°C vs 28°C). See the winter sun ranking.
March–May: Bridgetown (average score 91/100 vs 86). Daytime highs are similar (27°C vs 27°C).
June–August: Bridgetown (average score 83/100 vs 74). Daytime highs are similar (28°C vs 28°C).
September–October: Bridgetown (average score 76/100 vs 71). Daytime highs are similar (29°C vs 29°C).

Sea temperature

Both seas peak at 31°C / 88°F. Swimmable water (21°C+): Bridgetown all year, Vieux Fort all year. Month-by-month sea temperatures are in the table above.

Full month-by-month guides: Bridgetown weather by month · Vieux Fort weather by month.

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