Weather by month for central Dominica, the best months to go and how Dominica's regions differ, scored from 10 years of climate data.
Jan, Feb
The highest month scores: comfortable temperatures, little rain and plenty of sun.
Highs 24°C · 19 rain days
Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec
Still good weather, just not quite the top months.
Highs 25°C to 27°C · 19–27 rain days
Weather by month
Average highs and lows, rain days, sunshine and our month score out of 10.
| Month | High / low | Rain days | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best month: January | 24°C / 20°C | 19 days (87 mm) | 10.6 h/day | 7.0/10 |
| Best month: February | 24°C / 20°C | 19 days (89 mm) | 10.8 h/day | 7.0/10 |
| March | 25°C / 20°C | 20 days (100 mm) | 11.2 h/day | 7.0/10 |
| April | 25°C / 21°C | 20 days (84 mm) | 11.6 h/day | 7.0/10 |
| May | 26°C / 22°C | 19 days (81 mm) | 11.1 h/day | 6.9/10 |
| June | 26°C / 23°C | 21 days (115 mm) | 10.7 h/day | 6.8/10 |
| July | 26°C / 22°C | 27 days (176 mm) | 10.6 h/day | 6.8/10 |
| August | 27°C / 23°C | 26 days (172 mm) | 10.6 h/day | 6.6/10 |
| September | 27°C / 23°C | 22 days (178 mm) | 10.7 h/day | 6.4/10 |
| October | 27°C / 23°C | 24 days (144 mm) | 10.2 h/day | 6.6/10 |
| November | 26°C / 22°C | 23 days (156 mm) | 10.0 h/day | 7.0/10 |
| December | 25°C / 21°C | 22 days (119 mm) | 10.2 h/day | 7.0/10 |
Figures for central Dominica; the country's best months are weighted across its cities. Best months are highlighted. How we score months
Month by month
24°C / 20°C · 19 rain days · 10.6 h sun
Highs reach 24.1°C with 18.6 rain days, one of the drier spreads of the year. The score is 7, a good month to visit. New Year's Day starts things off, and the season stays comfortable for hiking and the coast.
24°C / 20°C · 19 rain days · 10.8 h sun
Expect 24.1°C highs and 19.3 rain days, similar to January. The score holds at 7, a good month overall. Carnival Monday and Tuesday fall on 16 and 17 February, bringing music and parades island-wide.
25°C / 20°C · 20 rain days · 11.2 h sun
Highs rise slightly to 24.5°C, with 19.9 rain days and 11.2 hours of sun, the sunniest stretch of the year. The score is 7, a good time for outdoor plans with drier conditions than the summer months.
25°C / 21°C · 20 rain days · 11.6 h sun
Temperatures climb to 25.4°C with 20.2 rain days and 84mm of rain, among the lowest rainfall totals. The score stays at 7. Good Friday falls on 3 April and Easter Monday on 6 April, so the island gets festive around the holiday.
26°C / 22°C · 19 rain days · 11.1 h sun
Highs reach 26.2°C with 18.5 rain days, the fewest rain days of the year, and 81mm of rain. The score is 6.9, still good. Labour Day on 1 May adds a public holiday to the start of the month.
26°C / 23°C · 21 rain days · 10.7 h sun
Highs hit 26.4°C and rain days climb to 20.9, with rainfall rising to 115mm as the wetter half of the year begins. The score is 6.8, still a good month. Whit Monday on 25 May can spill into early June travel plans.
26°C / 22°C · 27 rain days · 10.6 h sun
This is one of the wettest months: 176mm of rain falls over 26.6 days, though highs stay warm at 26.4°C. The score drops to 6.8, still rated good, but expect frequent showers and humid air typical of the Caribbean rainy season.
27°C / 23°C · 26 rain days · 10.6 h sun
Rain stays heavy, with 172mm over 25.9 days and highs of 26.8°C. The score is 6.6. Emancipation Day falls on 3 August. This is peak wet-season weather, with warm temperatures but regular downpours.
27°C / 23°C · 22 rain days · 10.7 h sun
September brings the heaviest rainfall of the year at 178mm over 22.2 days, alongside the year's highest temperatures at 27.3°C. The score dips to 6.4, the lowest of the year, reflecting this wetter, hotter combination.
27°C / 23°C · 24 rain days · 10.2 h sun
Rain eases slightly to 144mm over 23.5 days, with highs of 26.8°C. The score ticks up to 6.6. Conditions stay within the wet season pattern, so showers remain frequent even as totals start to fall.
26°C / 22°C · 23 rain days · 10.0 h sun
Rainfall drops to 156mm over 22.5 days, with highs of 25.9°C as temperatures start cooling. The score rises back to 7. Independence Day on 3 November and Community Service Day on 4 November bring back-to-back public holidays.
25°C / 21°C · 22 rain days · 10.2 h sun
Highs settle at 24.9°C with 22.3 rain days and 119mm of rain, cooler and drier than the autumn months. The score returns to 7. Christmas Day on 25 December and St. Stephen's Day on 26 December round out the year with holiday celebrations.
By trip type
City sightseeing
January and February are the coolest and driest months, with highs around 24.1°C and lows near 20°C. Rainfall sits at just 87-89mm, making it easier to walk around towns and markets without getting soaked.
Hiking & nature
January and February work best for hiking, thanks to lower rainfall (87-89mm) and fewer rain days than most of the year, around 18.6-19.3. Cooler temperatures, with highs of 24.1°C, also make steep trails more comfortable.
Events calendar
Public holidays: New Year's Day (1 Jan)
Public holidays: Carnival Monday (16 Feb), Carnival Tuesday (17 Feb)
Public holidays: Good Friday (3 Apr), Easter Monday (6 Apr)
Public holidays: Labour Day (1 May), Whit Monday (25 May)
Public holidays: Emancipation Day (3 Aug)
Public holidays: Independence Day (3 Nov), Community Service Day (4 Nov)
Public holidays: Christmas Day (25 Dec), St. Stephen's Day (26 Dec)
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FAQ
Yes, August scores 6.6 out of 10 and is rated good. It's one of the wetter months, with 172mm of rain spread over about 26 days, and highs around 26.8°C. Sun hours stay steady at 10.6 a day, so you'll still get plenty of daylight between showers.
Yes, January is one of the two best-rated months, scoring 7 out of 10. It's drier than mid-year, with 87mm of rain over 18.6 days, and temperatures sit between 20.3°C and 24.1°C. Sun hours average 10.6, making it a solid choice for outdoor plans.
Yes, July still rates as good at 6.8 out of 10, though it's the wettest-feeling period alongside August. Expect 176mm of rain across roughly 27 days, with highs of 26.4°C. Sun hours average 10.6, so bright spells still happen between downpours.
January and February are the top-scoring months, both rated 7 out of 10. January brings 87mm of rain over 18.6 days and highs of 24.1°C, while February is similar with 89mm over 19.3 days. Both offer slightly less rain than the mid-year months, with sun hours near 10.6 to 10.8.
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