Best time to go to Dominica for a perfect weather and where to go?

When is the best time to go to Dominica?

When is the best time to go to Dominica? Here's some information to help you in your decision:

In Dominica, the weather is good everywhere in January, February, March, April, May, June and December
The best months to go to Roseau are January, February, March, April, May, June, July and December
On average, it is hot all year round in Roseau
The rainiest months in this city are August, September, October and November
The cities with the best climate are Berekua, Portsmouth, Rosalie and Saint-Joseph (Dominica), with good weather at least 10 months a year
The sea temperature is suitable for swimming all year round in Roseau

Annual weather in Dominica

For information about the climate and the weather city by city in Dominica for a specific month, click on the corresponding line below:

Month			Our opinion	View Details
January*	27°C	3 to 5 days*	good weather*	Dominica in january
February*	24°C to 29°C	2 to 4 days*	perfect weather*	Dominica in february
March	24°C to 29°C	3 days	perfect weather	Dominica in march
April	27°C	5 to 6 days*	good weather	Dominica in april
May	28°C	7 to 9 days*	good weather	Dominica in may
June	29°C	5 to 7 days*	good weather	Dominica in june
July*	26°C to 31°C	7 to 10 days*	good weather*	Dominica in july
August*	29°C	9 to 11 days*	tolerable weather*	Dominica in august
September*	29°C	9 to 10 days*	tolerable weather*	Dominica in september
October	29°C	10 to 13 days*	tolerable weather	Dominica in october
November*	29°C	7 to 10 days*	tolerable weather*	Dominica in november
December	25°C to 30°C	5 to 7 days*	good weather	Dominica in december

* weather varies across the country ; please check out the Where to go section below.

Best time to travel to Dominica by cities

Chargement en cours

Best time to go to Roseau

Best time to go to Berekua

Best time to go to Marigot (Dominica)

Best time to go to Portsmouth

Best time to go to Rosalie

Best time to go to Saint-Joseph (Dominica)

Best time to go to Castle Bruce

Best time to go to Mahaut

Best time to go to Wesley

Climate and Weather in Dominica

The Dominica is a Caribbean island that is located in the heart of the Lesser Antilles. It is located south of Guadeloupe and north of Martinique. Far to the west, one finds the coasts of Honduras and Nicaragua as well as the great vastness of the Atlantic Ocean.

The climate of the Dominica is tropical with two seasons (a rainy season and a dry season), with temperatures varying very little during the year and a cyclonic risk between June and September.

The weather in the Dominica is hot and humid from the months of June to December. This is known as the rainy season and throughout the island, rainfall is truly abundant. From Marigot Roseau, towards Pennsville and all the way to Pirekua, heavy rains fall regularly throughout the territory. It is also the hottest time of year with temperatures climb generally very high.

The climate is milder in the Dominica from January to May which is categorized as the dry season. If the rain is still present, it is much less important. This more favorable weather allows for the enjoyment of the warm temperatures while exploring the island in all its depths and corners. Whether on the cliffs, beaches, mountains or forests, this nice weather will allow you to marvel at the beauty which the island is abundant of.

February and March seem to be the best months to discover this part of the Caribbean as temperatures are high but not overwhelming, the rains are much rarer than the rest of the year and the risk of cyclones is nonexistent.

Temperatures and rainfall in Dominica

On these 3 graphs, we present the evolution of temperatures of Dominica and month-by-month rainfall for the cities of Roseau, Berekua, Marigot (Dominica), Portsmouth and Rosalie, as well as the month-by-month sea temperature for coastal cities.

Peak visitor numbers and tourist seasons in Dominica

Find out when Dominica has its high tourist season (the period when the influx of tourists is highest) and off-peak tourist season using our data and figures.

Tourist seasons in Dominica

The months with low numbers of tourists are: March, April, May, June, July, September, October, November and December. The number of visitors to Dominica is high in: January, February and August.

Very low season in Dominica: April, May, September, October and November.
Low season in Dominica: March, June, July and December.
High season in Dominica: August.
Peak season in Dominica: January and February.

Figure: Visitor index for Dominica month by month

Average price for flights to Dominica

A return flight between London and Roseau is generally cheaper if you go in march ($ 1094 on average): this is the best time for travellers on a tight budget. In contrast, you may end up paying $ 542 more for your airline ticket to Roseau if you go in august.

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Where to go in Dominica?

This table allows you to see the maximum temperature for each city and our opinion on the weather month by month (see colour legend below the table).

Cities	jan.	feb.	mar.	apr.	may	jun.	jul.	aug.	sep.	oct.	nov.	dec.
Roseau	27°C	27°C	27°C	28°C	28°C	29°C	29°C	29°C	30°C	29°C	29°C	28°C
Berekua	29°C	29°C	29°C	29°C	30°C	31°C	31°C	31°C	32°C	32°C	31°C	30°C
Marigot (Dominica)	27°C	27°C	27°C	27°C	28°C	29°C	29°C	29°C	29°C	29°C	29°C	28°C
Portsmouth	27°C	27°C	27°C	28°C	28°C	29°C	29°C	29°C	30°C	29°C	29°C	28°C
Rosalie	29°C	29°C	29°C	29°C	30°C	31°C	31°C	31°C	32°C	32°C	31°C	30°C
Saint-Joseph (Dominica)	27°C	27°C	27°C	28°C	28°C	29°C	29°C	29°C	30°C	29°C	29°C	28°C
Castle Bruce	27°C	27°C	27°C	27°C	28°C	29°C	29°C	29°C	29°C	29°C	29°C	28°C
Mahaut	27°C	27°C	27°C	28°C	28°C	29°C	29°C	29°C	30°C	29°C	29°C	28°C
Wesley	27°C	27°C	27°C	27°C	28°C	29°C	29°C	29°C	29°C	29°C	29°C	28°C

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perfect weather

good weather

tolerable weather

About Dominica

What can I do in Dominica?

Beaches / swimming

Nature and countryside

Culture and heritage

Sports

Family travel

Crafts / shopping

Gastronomy

Nightlife

Is this weather information for Dominica reliable?

Climate data for Dominica has been gathered every day since January 2009. The analysis of these meteorological data for Dominica allows us to determine the average for each month in Roseau, Berekua, Marigot (Dominica), Portsmouth, Rosalie, Saint-Joseph (Dominica), Castle Bruce, Mahaut and and 1 other cities.

So yes: this data is reliable except in cases of temporary climate disruption in the region.