Weather & climate · Roseau

Best Time to Visit Dominica

January to April

The best time to visit Dominica is January to April, when daytime highs in Roseau are around 26–27°C. May and December are also a good time to go. September is the warmest month (29°C by day), February the coldest (25°C at night), and October the wettest with about 199 mm of rain.

29°C

Warmest: September

25°C

Coldest nights: February

1419 mm

Rain per year

199 mm

Wettest: October

Dominica weather by month

Jan26°C25°C61 mm
Feb26°C25°C45 mm
Mar27°C25°C46 mm
Apr27°C26°C75 mm
May28°C26°C106 mm
Jun28°C27°C133 mm
Jul28°C27°C157 mm
Aug29°C27°C173 mm
Sep29°C27°C169 mm
Oct28°C27°C199 mm
Nov28°C27°C161 mm
Dec27°C26°C94 mm

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Average high Average low Rain (mm per month)

Month	High	Low	Rain	Humidity	Cloud cover	Verdict
January	26°C	25°C	61 mm	77%	40%	Best time
February	26°C	25°C	45 mm	76%	39%	Best time
March	27°C	25°C	46 mm	76%	44%	Best time
April	27°C	26°C	75 mm	77%	53%	Best time
May	28°C	26°C	106 mm	78%	59%	Good
June	28°C	27°C	133 mm	79%	62%	Fair
July	28°C	27°C	157 mm	80%	54%	Rainy
August	29°C	27°C	173 mm	80%	50%	Rainy
September	29°C	27°C	169 mm	80%	55%	Rainy
October	28°C	27°C	199 mm	80%	56%	Rainy
November	28°C	27°C	161 mm	80%	48%	Rainy
December	27°C	26°C	94 mm	78%	43%	Good

Data: NASA POWER (Prediction Of Worldwide Energy Resources) — 25-year climate averages 2001–2025, public domain, for the area around Roseau (15.3, -61.4). Satellite and model averages — local weather stations can differ by 1–2 °C, and mountains or coasts elsewhere in Dominica have their own climate.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Dominica?

January to April. The best time to visit Dominica is January to April, when daytime highs in Roseau are around 26–27°C. May and December are also a good time to go. September is the warmest month (29°C by day), February the coldest (25°C at night), and October the wettest with about 199 mm of rain.

What is the hottest month in Dominica?

September, with average highs of 29°C in Roseau.

What is the coldest month in Dominica?

February, when nights drop to about 25°C and days reach 26°C.

What is the rainiest month in Dominica?

October with about 199 mm; February is the driest (45 mm).

When should I avoid visiting Dominica?

October is the least comfortable month on average: 28°C by day and 199 mm of rain.

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