Best Time to Visit Roseau
Dominica · weather by month, temperature and rainfall
If you want the most pleasant weather in Roseau, plan your trip for February and March. Temperatures barely change through the year: highs stay between 26°C and 29°C, so rainfall matters far more than heat when choosing when to go. The rainy season runs over June to November; October is the wettest month with about 189 mm (7.4 in) of rain. September is the least comfortable month, mainly because of the rain.
Roseau weather by month
Monthly climate table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Rainy days | Humidity | Sun hrs/day | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°C 80°F | 25°C 77°F | 60 mm | 17 | 77% | 7.4 | Good 7.3 |
| February | 26°C 80°F | 25°C 77°F | 42 mm | 13 | 76% | 7.8 | Excellent 8.3 |
| March | 27°C 80°F | 25°C 77°F | 45 mm | 13 | 76% | 7.2 | Excellent 8.3 |
| April | 27°C 81°F | 26°C 78°F | 73 mm | 15 | 77% | 6.4 | Good 7.4 |
| May | 28°C 82°F | 27°C 80°F | 99 mm | 19 | 78% | 6 | Fair 5.8 |
| June | 28°C 83°F | 27°C 81°F | 139 mm | 21 | 79% | 5.4 | Fair 4.7 |
| July | 29°C 83°F | 27°C 81°F | 151 mm | 23 | 80% | 6.3 | Fair 4.5 |
| August | 29°C 84°F | 27°C 81°F | 175 mm | 25 | 80% | 6.6 | Poor 4.3 |
| September | 29°C 84°F | 28°C 82°F | 167 mm | 21 | 80% | 5.9 | Poor 4.2 |
| October | 29°C 83°F | 27°C 81°F | 189 mm | 23 | 80% | 5.7 | Poor 4.4 |
| November | 28°C 82°F | 27°C 80°F | 139 mm | 19 | 80% | 6.5 | Fair 4.8 |
| December | 27°C 81°F | 26°C 78°F | 84 mm | 19 | 78% | 7.1 | Fair 6.2 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Roseau?
The best time to visit Roseau is February and March, based on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and plenty of sunshine.
What is the hottest month in Roseau?
September is the hottest month in Roseau, with an average high of 29°C (84°F).
What is the coldest month in Roseau?
February is the coldest month in Roseau, with an average low of 25°C (77°F).
What is the rainiest month in Roseau?
October is the wettest month, with about 189 mm (7.4 in) of rain. February is the driest, with 42 mm (1.7 in).
When is the rainy season in Roseau?
The rainy season in Roseau is June to November.
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- Kingstown239 km · best January to April
- Basseterre264 km · best December to April
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