Caribbean · Month-by-month weather, seasons and what to do — from Noura's Destination Finder.
🟢 Peak season · 🟠 Shoulder · ⚪ Off-peak
Average temperatures, sunshine and the feel of each month. Getting the timing right is half of a great trip.
| Month | Avg °F | Sun | Rain | Season | What it's like |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 71–84°F | 6h | High (160mm) | Peak | Dry-season conditions bring the clearest hiking weather of the year to the 'Nature Island's' rainforest interior. |
| February | 71–84°F | 7h | High (110mm) | Peak | Warm and comparatively dry, with waterfalls still running strong from the wetter months prior. |
| March | 71–85°F | 7h | Moderate (105mm) | Peak | One of the best months for hiking the Boiling Lake trail and snorkeling Champagne Reef's volcanic bubbles. |
| April | 72–86°F | 7h | High (110mm) | Peak | Reliable dry-season weather continues, with whale-watching season beginning off the west coast. |
| May | 73–87°F | 6h | High (150mm) | Shoulder | Rain increases gradually, though mornings stay clear for rainforest hikes and river tubing. |
| June | 73–87°F | 5h | High (190mm) | Shoulder | The wet season sets in—Dominica is the lushest, rainiest island in the Caribbean, and it shows. |
| July | 73–87°F | 5h | High (215mm) | Shoulder | Frequent heavy rain keeps waterfalls at full force; hurricane season risk rises alongside it. |
| August | 73–88°F | 5h | Very High (230mm) | Off-Peak | Peak wet season and hurricane risk—Dominica was devastated by Hurricane Maria in 2017, so trip insurance matters here more than almost anywhere. |
| September | 73–87°F | 5h | Very High (240mm) | Off-Peak | Still the wettest, quietest stretch of the year, with the island's 365 rivers running high. |
| October | 73–86°F | 5h | Very High (260mm) | Off-Peak | The rainiest month of the year, though the rainforest and waterfalls are at their most spectacular. |
| November | 72–85°F | 5h | Very High (270mm) | Shoulder | Rain remains heavy but begins tapering as the dry season approaches. |
| December | 71–84°F | 5h | High (200mm) | Peak | Drier conditions return with clearer trails and the build-up to a quieter holiday season. |
Data cross-referenced from climate and flight sources; conditions vary year to year.
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