Dominica
A boiling lake that steams away in the middle of a rainforest hike, more waterfalls per square mile than the map can really keep up with, and a nickname, the Nature Island, that the tourist board did not have to try hard to earn.
The best time to visit Dominica is Dec–Jun, when typical daytime highs reach about 28°C (82°F). Local time there is 15:12 (UTC-4).
Good for
In season
The year at a glance
January · high 80°F · rain 3.3in · 11.3h of daylight · in the recommended window
shaded columns are the recommended window
Measured at Marigot, this page’s gateway
| Month | High °CHigh °F | Rain mmRain in | Light | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°C80°F | 84mm3.3in | 11.3h11.3h | in the recommended window |
| February | 27°C80°F | 106mm4.2in | 11.6h11.6h | in the recommended window |
| March | 27°C80°F | 118mm4.6in | 12.0h12.0h | in the recommended window |
| April | 28°C82°F | 68mm2.7in | 12.5h12.5h | in the recommended window |
| May | 29°C84°F | 62mm2.4in | 12.8h12.8h | in the recommended window |
| June | 29°C84°F | 107mm4.2in | 13.0h13.0h | in the recommended window |
| July | 29°C84°F | 180mm7.1in | 13.0h13.0h | |
| August | 29°C85°F | 145mm5.7in | 12.6h12.6h | |
| September | 30°C87°F | 95mm3.7in | 12.2h12.2h | |
| October | 29°C85°F | 143mm5.6in | 11.8h11.8h | |
| November | 28°C83°F | 109mm4.3in | 11.4h11.4h | |
| December | 27°C81°F | 131mm5.2in | 11.2h11.2h | in the recommended window |
Good to know
- Currency
- XCD · Eastern Caribbean dollar
- Language
- English
- Plug
- G
- Driving
- on the left
United States: Type A, B at home, you will need an adapter. 230 V there, 120 V at home: check your charger says 100-240 V.
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When is the best time to visit Dominica?
The best time to visit Dominica is Dec–Jun, when typical daytime highs reach about 28°C (82°F).
How warm does Dominica get?
Typical daytime highs in Dominica are Mar–May 28°C (82°F), Jun–Aug 29°C (84°F), Sep–Nov 29°C (85°F), Dec–Feb 27°C (80°F).
Is Dominica expensive?
On the ground, Dominica is mid-range.
What sort of trip is Dominica good for?
Dominica is good for moving about and doing things, landscape doing the heavy lifting, the once-in-a-lifetime sort of thing, sunshine and salt water.