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When is the best time to visit Dominica?
In general the best time to visit Dominica is probably October, when the weather is usually great. The hottest months are August, September, October, while the coldest months are January, February, March.
But ultimately the best time to visit depends on what you want to do:
- The best time for a sun tanning holiday is August, September, October. Average maximum temperatures are up to +82°F in October and it has 1 sunny days on average.
- In general, it’s pleasant to walk and do outdoor activities during January - December.
- If you want to avoid wet weather, then your choice is September, October, November with the lowest chance of rain.
Average weather in Dominica in different months
This is the average weather in Dominica for each month based on historic data:
February, March usually has good weather. Average maximum temperature reaches +79°F during February.
In January, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December the weather is average. Expect around 258 rainy days, and the precipitation amounts to approximately 156 mm in October.
Climate in Dominica
Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in Dominica for each month:
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +90°F | +90°F | +90°F | +91°F | +93°F | +93°F | +91°F | +93°F | +95°F | +95°F | +93°F | +91°F |
| Average Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +79°F | +79°F | +79°F | +81°F | +81°F | +82°F | +82°F | +82°F | +82°F | +82°F | +81°F | +81°F |
| Minimum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +68°F | +68°F | +66°F | +70°F | +72°F | +72°F | +73°F | +70°F | +72°F | +70°F | +70°F | +68°F |
| Avg. water temperature | |||||||||||
| - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Humidity, % | |||||||||||
| 78 | 77 | 78 | 79 | 81 | 81 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 80 |
| Rain, mm | |||||||||||
| 60 | 42 | 42 | 53 | 70 | 83 | 121 | 140 | 142 | 156 | 146 | 84 |
| Snow, mm | |||||||||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Average wind speed, m/s | |||||||||||
| 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 6 |
| Sunny Days | |||||||||||
| 3 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Cloud Days | |||||||||||
| 3 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| Rainy Days | |||||||||||
| 26 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 28 | 28 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 26 |
| Snowy Days | |||||||||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Average Temperature
Here are the average maximum and minimum temperatures in Dominica during the whole year:
The hottest month in Dominica is October with average maximum temperature going up to +82°F. The coldest month is January with the lowest temperatures of +75°F.
Humidity
The temperature feels different depending on humidity. Here is how humidity in Dominica looks throughout the year, in %:
The most humid month in Dominica is November with average humidity going up to 82%. The least humid month is February with an average humidity of 77%.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm. in Dominica during the whole year based on historical data:
The sunniest and driest month is March with approximately 4 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 42 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is October with approximately 27 rainy days and 156 mm of total precipitation.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Dominica:
What is the hottest month in Dominica?
The hottest month in Dominica is October with average maximum temperature of +82°F.
What is the coldest month in Dominica?
The coldest month in Dominica is January with minimum temperatures of +75°F.
Is Dominica worth visiting in winter?
Winter in Dominica could be a good time to visit, as the weather is generally ok.
When does it rain the least in Dominica?
if you're looking to visit Dominica when it rains the least, you should plan your trip for October, November, September. During this time, rainfall is rare with the driest month being February with only 42 mm of rain.
Monthly weather in Dominica
Source of the data
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Dominica, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.
