Dominica Weather
🇩🇲 1 city covered · North America
· tropical wet-and-dry climate
Best time to visit
December to May
Weather in Dominica at a glance
Our Dominica coverage centers on Roseau, which has a tropical wet-and-dry climate. Expect average highs around 85°F (29°C) in September and 80°F (26°C) in February, with about 222 days of measurable precipitation a year.
Quick facts
- Covered city: Roseau - annual average 79°
- Best time to visit: December to May
- Climate type: tropical wet-and-dry
The bigger picture
Roseau averages 11.1 hours of sunshine per day and roughly 1102 mm (43.4 inches) of precipitation annually. The most comfortable window is generally December to May. See the full month-by-month breakdown on the Roseau climate page.
Live weather across Dominica today
Dominica cities compared
| City | Annual avg | Hottest month | Coldest month | Rainy days/yr | Sun h/day | Snowy days/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roseau | 79° | Sep · 85° | Feb · 74° | 222 | 11.1 | 0 |
Dominica weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainy days | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 80° | 74° | 15 | 10.8 h/day |
| February | 80° | 74° | 15 | 11.0 h/day |
| March | 80° | 74° | 16 | 11.5 h/day |
| April | 82° | 75° | 18 | 11.8 h/day |
| May | 83° | 77° | 16 | 11.5 h/day |
| June | 83° | 78° | 19 | 11.3 h/day |
| July | 83° | 78° | 23 | 11.3 h/day |
| August | 84° | 78° | 22 | 11.2 h/day |
| September | 85° | 78° | 19 | 11.0 h/day |
| October | 84° | 78° | 20 | 10.6 h/day |
| November | 83° | 77° | 21 | 10.3 h/day |
| December | 81° | 75° | 18 | 10.5 h/day |
Dominica weather FAQs
When is the best time to visit Dominica?
Averaged across the covered cities, December to May offers the most comfortable combination of temperatures, drier days and daylight. Coastal, mountain and desert areas can differ - check each city's climate page for specifics.
Does it snow in Dominica?
Snow is essentially absent in the Dominica cities we cover - the 2015–2024 record shows no regular measurable snowfall.
What is the climate of Dominica like?
The covered cities fall under tropical wet-and-dry climate. That means year-round warmth split between a rainy season and a dry season.
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