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Weather in May in Dominica

Are you planning a trip a to Dominica in May and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What is the weather like in Dominica in May?

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

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 28°C and nighttime temperatures around 25°C in Roseau.

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Scotts Head Village with an average of 62 mm to moderate rainfall in Castle Bruce with 80 mm.

Average sunshine

Meanwhile, Roseau enjoys close to 243 hours of sunlight. This means it's a great month if you prefer bright and sunny days.

For a closer look at May's conditions in Dominica, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Dominica's yearly weather, check out our Dominica climate page.

Where to go in Dominica in May

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Dominica on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailes.

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

Popular destinations

What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in Dominica?

Roseau

In May Roseau generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Roseau
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   April April
<<  
27°C 
25°C 
245 hours 
52 mm 
14 days 
28°C 
25°C 
243 hours 
66 mm 
17 days 
June   >> June
>>  
28°C 
26°C 
228 hours 
75 mm 
19 days 
Climate in Roseau

Portsmouth

In May Portsmouth generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Portsmouth
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   April April
<<  
27°C 
25°C 
245 hours 
48 mm 
14 days 
28°C 
26°C 
243 hours 
64 mm 
17 days 
June   >> June
>>  
29°C 
26°C 
228 hours 
70 mm 
18 days 
Climate in Portsmouth

Calibishie

In May Calibishie generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Calibishie
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   April April
<<  
27°C 
25°C 
245 hours 
57 mm 
14 days 
28°C 
25°C 
243 hours 
73 mm 
17 days 
June   >> June
>>  
29°C 
26°C 
228 hours 
81 mm 
18 days 
Climate in Calibishie

Marigot

In May Marigot generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Marigot
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   April April
<<  
27°C 
25°C 
245 hours 
60 mm 
14 days 
28°C 
25°C 
243 hours 
76 mm 
17 days 
June   >> June
>>  
28°C 
26°C 
228 hours 
85 mm 
18 days 
Climate in Marigot

Pont Cassé

In May Pont Cassé generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Pont Cassé
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   April April
<<  
27°C 
25°C 
245 hours 
56 mm 
14 days 
28°C 
25°C 
243 hours 
72 mm 
17 days 
June   >> June
>>  
28°C 
26°C 
228 hours 
81 mm 
19 days 
Climate in Pont Cassé

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Dominica.

Is May the best time to visit Dominica?

We believe that May is one of the best times to visit Dominica with overall perfect weather in Roseau. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January, February, March, April, May, June and December offering mostly perfect weather in Roseau.

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