Dominica

Dominica Weather in December

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Dominica in December.

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Roseau Portsmouth Calibishie Marigot

Planning a trip to Dominica this December? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in Dominica in December

December in Dominica generally has warm temperatures, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 28°C (82°F) and nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) in Roseau.

For specific regional insights in Dominica, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Portsmouth with an average of 67 mm (2.6 in) to moderate rainfall in Castle Bruce with 90 mm (3.5 in).

Average sunshine

December brings good sunshine to many areas. Roseau sees around 190 hours of sunlight, great for visitors looking for bright days.

Explore Dominica by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Dominica - and find the best time to visit. (based on Roseau)

January27°C (81°F) February27°C (81°F) March27°C (81°F) April27°C (81°F) May28°C (82°F) June28°C (82°F) This monthJuly29°C (84°F) August29°C (84°F) September29°C (84°F) October29°C (84°F) November28°C (82°F) December28°C (82°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Dominica in December

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Dominica.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Dominica

What is the weather like in December for some of the most popular destinations in Dominica?

Temperature range in Dominica (December)

Precipitation variation in Dominica (December)

Roseau

In December Roseau generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly sun hours
194 hours
190 hours
199 hours
Monthly rainfall
132 mm (5.2 in)
74 mm (2.9 in)
56 mm (2.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
19 days
18 days
Weather conditions
very good
excellent
excellent
Climate in Roseau →

Portsmouth

In December Portsmouth generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
28°C (82°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
25°C (77°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly sun hours
194 hours
190 hours
199 hours
Monthly rainfall
121 mm (4.8 in)
67 mm (2.6 in)
49 mm (1.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
19 days
18 days
Weather conditions
very good
excellent
excellent
Climate in Portsmouth →

Calibishie

In December Calibishie generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
25°C (77°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly sun hours
194 hours
190 hours
199 hours
Monthly rainfall
135 mm (5.3 in)
79 mm (3.1 in)
60 mm (2.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
18 days
18 days
Weather conditions
very good
excellent
excellent
Climate in Calibishie →

Marigot

In December Marigot generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
27°C (81°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly sun hours
194 hours
190 hours
199 hours
Monthly rainfall
142 mm (5.6 in)
84 mm (3.3 in)
64 mm (2.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
18 days
18 days
Weather conditions
very good
excellent
excellent
Climate in Marigot →

Pont Cassé

In December Pont Cassé generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
27°C (81°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly sun hours
194 hours
190 hours
199 hours
Monthly rainfall
139 mm (5.5 in)
80 mm (3.1 in)
61 mm (2.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
19 days
18 days
Weather conditions
very good
excellent
excellent
Climate in Pont Cassé →

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Popular cities in December

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Dominica in December.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Roseau 28°C (82°F) 25°C (77°F) 74 mm (2.9 in)
Portsmouth 28°C (82°F) 25°C (77°F) 67 mm (2.6 in)
Calibishie 28°C (82°F) 25°C (77°F) 79 mm (3.1 in)
Marigot 27°C (81°F) 25°C (77°F) 84 mm (3.3 in)
Pont Cassé 27°C (81°F) 25°C (77°F) 80 mm (3.1 in)
Castle Bruce 27°C (81°F) 25°C (77°F) 90 mm (3.5 in)

Dominica weather in December: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Dominica in December?

Expect excellent weather across Dominica in December. The popular destination of Roseau averages 28°C (82°F) by day and 25°C (77°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in Dominica in December?

Roseau averages a daytime maximum of 28°C (82°F) in December, with overnight lows close to 25°C (77°F).

Does Dominica get a lot of rain in December?

Not particularly. Roseau averages just 74 mm (2.9 in) of rain in December, making it a mostly dry month for Dominica.

Is December a Good Time to Visit Dominica?

We believe that December is one of the best times to visit Dominica with overall excellent weather in Roseau. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

On average, the best time to visit Dominica is in January, February, March, April, May, June and December with generally excellent weather in Roseau.

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