What’s the climate like in Dominica?
The current climate of Dominica features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 32°C during the day to lows of 30°C. The average yearly temperature is around 32°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 22°C and in the warmer months around 25°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Dominica in recent years was 39°C in July 2015. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 25°C in February 2021.
On average, Dominica receives 1690 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, UK gets 701 mm of precipitation annually.
The climate of Dominica is based on weather data from Roseau. Other locations might have different weather. You can check out all destinations in Dominica for a full picture of the climate.
Best time to visit Dominica?
The best time to go for a sun holiday to Dominica is February through May. During this period, you'll have good temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Dominica. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
Climate Table of Dominica
The climate table of Dominica shows the average temperatures, precipitation, and UV index per month. The table gives an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of precipitation in millimetres, the total snowfall in centimetres, and the UV index for each month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| Temp. max (°C) | 30 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 30 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 127 | 88 | 66 | 63 | 74 | 130 | 173 | 225 | 203 | 199 | 206 | 136 |
| UV Index | 8 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 32°C
- Highest temperature: 32°C in May, June, July, August, September and October
- Lowest temperature: 30°C in January, February, March and December
- Precipitation: 1690 mm per year, averaging 141 mm per month
- Driest months: 63 mm in April, 66 mm in March and 74 mm in May
- Wettest months: 225 mm in August, 206 mm in November and 203 mm in September
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Average Temperature per Month in Dominica
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Dominica. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Dominica
This graph shows how much precipitation Dominica gets on average per month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of precipitation is measured in millimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded precipitation per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Dominica
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Dominica. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Dominica
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Dominica. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Dominica
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Dominica over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimetres, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
Weather experiences in Dominica
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Average Weather in Dominica by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Dominica. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
