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
January has highs of about 24°C and lows near 20°C. Rain falls on around 19 days, but the total is only 87 mm, so most showers are short. With a score of 7, it is a good month and among the best of the year.
24°C / 20°C · 19 rain days · 10.8 h sun
February is much like January, with highs of about 24°C and lows of 20°C. Expect rain on around 19 days, with a fairly low total of 89 mm. It scores 7 and rates as good, one of the top-scoring months for a visit.
25°C / 20°C · 20 rain days · 11.2 h sun
March warms slightly to highs of about 24.5°C. Rain falls on around 20 days and the total rises to 100 mm, but showers are still moderate. It scores 7, a good month, and gets about 11 hours of sun a day.
25°C / 21°C · 20 rain days · 11.6 h sun
April has highs of about 25°C and the most sun of the year at around 11.6 hours a day. Rain falls on about 20 days, but the total is a low 84 mm. It scores 7, rated good and among the best months.
26°C / 22°C · 19 rain days · 11.1 h sun
May reaches highs of about 26°C. It has the fewest rain days of the year at around 18.5 and the lowest total at 81 mm. With a score of 6.9 it is still a good month, only just behind the top months.
26°C / 23°C · 21 rain days · 10.7 h sun
June is warm, with highs of about 26°C and lows near 22.5°C. Rain picks up to around 21 days and 115 mm as the wetter months begin. It scores 6.8, which still counts as good.
26°C / 22°C · 27 rain days · 10.6 h sun
July is one of the wettest months, which makes it tougher for outdoor plans. Rain falls on about 27 days, the most of the year, with a total of 176 mm. Highs are about 26°C. It scores 6.8 and still rates as good.
27°C / 23°C · 26 rain days · 10.6 h sun
August stays very wet, with rain on about 26 days and 172 mm in total, so expect frequent showers. Highs reach about 27°C and lows about 23°C. It scores 6.6, still rated good.
27°C / 23°C · 22 rain days · 10.7 h sun
September is the warmest month, with highs of about 27°C. It is also the wettest, with 178 mm of rain over around 22 days, so heavy downpours are likely. Its score of 6.4 is the lowest of the year, though it still rates as good.
27°C / 23°C · 24 rain days · 10.2 h sun
October remains wet, with rain on about 23.5 days and 144 mm in total. Highs are around 27°C and lows about 22.5°C. It scores 6.6 and rates as good, with conditions slowly easing after September.
26°C / 22°C · 23 rain days · 10.0 h sun
November cools to highs of about 26°C, but rain is still heavy at 156 mm over around 22.5 days. It also has the least sun of the year, about 10 hours a day. Even so, it scores 7 and rates as good.
25°C / 21°C · 22 rain days · 10.2 h sun
December has highs of about 25°C and lows near 21°C. Rain falls on around 22 days, but the total drops to 119 mm as the drier months approach. It scores 7, a good month to visit.
By trip type
City sightseeing
January and February are the coolest months, with highs of 24°C and lows near 20°C. Rain totals are low at 87–89 mm. Showers still fall on about 19 days a month, but walking around town stays comfortable.
Hiking & nature
January and February suit hiking best. Highs of 24°C keep climbs cooler, and monthly rain is 87–89 mm, about half the 172–178 mm of July to September. Rain still falls on about 19 days, so expect some wet, muddy trails.
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
January and February are the best months to visit Dominica. Both score 7 out of 10. Highs are about 24°C and lows are about 20°C. Rainfall is fairly low at 87 mm in January and 89 mm in February. Rain still falls on about 19 days in each month, so expect short showers even in the best season.
Yes, September is rated good, but it has the lowest score of the year at 6.4. It is the wettest month, with 178 mm of rain over about 22 rain days. It is also the warmest month, with highs of 27.3°C and lows of 22.8°C. Expect hot, humid days with frequent heavy rain.
July is rated good, with a score of 6.8, but it is very wet. Rain falls on about 27 days, the most of any month, and the total is 176 mm. Highs reach 26.4°C. You still get about 10.6 sun hours a day, so expect sunny spells between frequent showers.
May is the driest month in Dominica, with 81 mm of rain over about 19 rain days. It scores 6.9 and has highs of 26.2°C. April is almost as dry at 84 mm. It also has the most sun of the year, with 11.6 sun hours a day.
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