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Dominica weather by month and the best time to visit

Updated October 2026Sources
Feb–MayBest time to visit

When to go to Dominica

Feb–May is the driest and best for hiking. Jun–Nov is wetter, with hurricane risk Aug–Oct; rain falls year-round in the interior.

Dominica weather by month

Average daily high, rainfall and conditions.

PleasantHotRainyCool or coldBest months
25°30°35°JFMAMJJASOND
Average highAverage lowRainfall

Monthly averages

MonthHighLowRainHumidityConditions
January27°C80°F25°C78°F61 mm77%Pleasant
February27°C80°F25°C77°F45 mm76%Pleasant
March27°C80°F25°C77°F46 mm76%Pleasant
April28°C82°F26°C79°F75 mm77%Pleasant
May28°C83°F27°C80°F106 mm78%Pleasant
June28°C83°F27°C81°F133 mm79%Pleasant
July29°C84°F27°C81°F157 mm80%Pleasant
August29°C84°F28°C82°F173 mm80%Rainy
September29°C84°F28°C82°F169 mm80%Rainy
October29°C84°F28°C82°F199 mm80%Rainy
November28°C83°F27°C80°F161 mm80%Rainy
December27°C81°F26°C79°F94 mm78%Pleasant

Quick answers

What is the best month to visit Dominica?

Feb–May. Feb–May is the driest and best for hiking. Jun–Nov is wetter, with hurricane risk Aug–Oct; rain falls year-round in the interior.

When is the rainy season in Dominica?

Rain peaks in October with about 199 mm. Months with 150 mm or more: Jul–Nov.

What is the hottest month in Dominica?

September, with average highs of 29°C (84°F).

How cold does Dominica get?

The coolest nights are in February, averaging 25°C (77°F).

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Sources

Climate averages are modelled from NASA POWER (MERRA-2) for 2001–2020 at about 50 km resolution, so coasts and valleys can differ a little. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.