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Speightstown, Barbados
Saint Peter · Barbados
Speightstown is a small town in Saint Peter, Barbados with a population of 3,634. Elevation: 30 ft (9 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Speightstown
Speightstown, also known as Little Bristol, is the second largest town in Barbados. It is situated 12 miles (19 km) north of the capital city of Bridgetown, in the northern parish of Saint Peter.
People
Climate
| Population | 3,634 |
| Population Density | 248 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 30 ft (9 m) |
| Coordinates | 13.2507°, -59.6440° |
| Timezone | America/Barbados |
| Country | 🇧🇧 Barbados |
| State / Province | Saint Peter |
| Average Temperature | 79°F (26°C) |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 61.5 inches (1,563 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Speightstown
Speightstown is a small town in Barbados (Saint Peter) with a population of 3,634. The city sits at an elevation of 30 feet (9 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 77°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 61.5 inches. The timezone is America/Barbados.
Climate in Speightstown
Speightstown has an average annual temperature of 27.3°C (81°F). The hottest month is Sep (28.1°C), the coldest is Feb (26.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 1306 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 79.3°F |
| 47% above Barbados avg | |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 224 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 30 ft (9 m) |
| Area | 14.7 sq mi (38.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 248/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 13.2507°N, 59.6440°W |
| Timezone | America/Barbados |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Qualibou (165 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Qualibou | Caldera | 777 m (2,549 ft) | 1766 | 165 km |
| Soufriere St. Vincent | Stratovolcano | 1,220 m (4,003 ft) | 1979 | 167 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 77°F (25°C) | 3.4 in | |
| February | 77°F (25°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
| March | 78°F (25°C) | 2.1 in | Driest |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 80°F (27°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 5.4 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 5.9 in | |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 7.1 in | |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 7.5 in | Warmest |
| October | 80°F (27°C) | 8.0 in | |
| November | 80°F (26°C) | 8.6 in | Wettest |
| December | 79°F (26°C) | 5.1 in |
Speightstown has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 77°F in February to 81°F in September. Total annual precipitation is 61.6 inches, with November being the wettest month (8.6") and March the driest (2.1").
Schools in Speightstown
6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coleridge and Parry School | — | — | — | — |
| Alexandra School | — | — | — | — |
| Gordon Greenidge Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Roland Edwards Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Alma Parris Memorial Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| St. Luke's Academy | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Speightstown
6 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| CBC 94.7 FM | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| HOTT 95.3FM | reggae | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| VOB 92.9 FM | various | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| Radio Bimshire 106.1 FM | various | MP3 192 kbps | |
| SLAM 101.1 | hiphop, rap | AAC+ 128 kbps | |
| Unity FM 905 (LC) | news, pop | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Speightstown
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arlington House | ||||
| Barbados Museum | ||||
| Barbados National Archives | ||||
| Caribbean Wax Museum | ||||
| Concorde Experience | ||||
| Folkestone Marine Park and Museum | ||||
| George Washington House | ||||
| Gun Hill Signal Station | ||||
| Main Guard House and Clock Tower | ||||
| Nidhe Israel Museum | ||||
| Old Fire Station | ||||
| Sir Frank Hutson Sugar Museum | ||||
| St. Nicholas Abbey | ||||
| Sunbury Plantation House | ||||
| The Cricket Legends of Barbados Inc. |
Libraries in Speightstown
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgetown Free Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Eagle Hall Branch Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Holetown Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Oistins Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Six Roads Branch Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Tamarind Hall Branch Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Valley Branch Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Speightstown
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baxter's Road Fish Fry Village | |||||
| Berinda Cox Fish Market | |||||
| Cheapside Outdoor Market | |||||
| Cheapside Public Market | |||||
| Eagle Hall Market | |||||
| Fairchild Street Market Village | |||||
| Haymans Market | |||||
| Marhill Public Market | |||||
| Millie Ifill Fish Market | |||||
| Paynes Bay Fish Market | |||||
| Pelican Village Craft Centre | |||||
| SIx Roads Market | |||||
| Speightstown Fish Market | |||||
| The Bridgetown Fisheries Complex |
Hotels in Speightstown
20 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Speightstown
14 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Speightstown
1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Speightstown
3 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Speightstown
1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Speightstown
2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Speightstown
2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Speightstown
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Banks Breweries |
Stadiums & Teams in Speightstown
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Speightstown
1 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Grantley Adams International Airport | BGI | Large Airport |
Post Offices in Speightstown
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| St. Peter's Parish Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Speightstown
13 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Church of God | |
| Church of the Nazarene | |
| Kingdom Life Ministries | |
| Mile and Quarter Church of God | |
| Our Lady of Sorrows, Roman Catholic Church | |
| Rock Dundo Seventh Day Adventist Church | |
| Seventh Day Adventist Church | |
| Speightstown Methodist Church | |
| Speightstown Wesleyan Holiness Church | |
| St. Alban's Anglican Church | |
| St. Peter's Parish Church | |
| The Salvation Army | |
| United Baptist Church |
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What is the population of Speightstown?
Speightstown has a population of 3,634 residents and is located in Barbados. The population density is 248 people per square mile, spread across 14.7 square miles.
What is the weather like in Speightstown?
Speightstown has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 77°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 224 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 61.5 inches.