DM Dominica · Autumn

Dominica in September
what's the weather like?

Good window in September — May is a notch above.

Open-Meteo · 10 years · 12 months compared · 15.41°N 61.37°W
84°FMax temperature
60%Rainy days
11.9hSunshine / day

Dominica weather in September

✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
75°F – 84°F
🌧 Rainy days
60% of days
☀️ Sunshine
11.9h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Autumn
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.5/10
📅 📅 Best month
May (8.4/10)

Should you visit Dominica in September?

✅ Good

✅ Yes if: you're willing to accept showers in exchange for lower prices and fewer tourists.

❌ No if: you're planning 100% outdoor activities — rain is frequent.

🌧 Rain : ██████░░░░ 60%
🌡 Temperature : ███████░░░ 84°F
☀️ Sunshine : ████████░░ 11.9h/d

Our take: Dominica in September: 84°F and 11.9h of sunshine. Decent, but not the peak.

Dominica in September by trip type

What to expect in September

Autumn in Dominica is often underrated: 29°F, golden light and declining crowds. An interesting window. With 60% of rainy days, always have indoor alternatives planned. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if May (8.4/10) remains theoretically better.

All months for Dominica

Month-by-month comparison

MonthMin °FMax °FRain %Precip inSun h/dScore
🌤️ January70°F79°F42%0.1in10.8h7.9/10
🌤️ February70°F79°F52%0.1in11.0h7.7/10
🌤️ March70°F79°F47%0.1in11.6h7.9/10
🌤️ April72°F81°F47%0.1in12.0h8.1/10
🌤️ May73°F82°F41%0.1in12.0h8.4/10
🌤️ June73°F82°F59%0.1in11.7h7.8/10
⛅ July73°F82°F74%0.1in11.5h7.4/10
⛅ August73°F82°F66%0.1in11.8h7.6/10
⛅ September75°F84°F60%0.2in11.9h7.5/10
⛅ October73°F82°F61%0.1in11.3h7.6/10
🌤️ November72°F81°F59%0.1in10.8h7.5/10
🌤️ December70°F79°F59%0.1in10.6h7.5/10
Ideal Fair Challenging climate ◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In September, Dominica averages 84°F, 60% rainy days and 11.9h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.5/10. See methodology →

September vs May (best month)

The best month is May (score 8.4/10). Difference:

FAQ — Dominica in September

Is September a good time to visit Dominica?
September is an excellent time to visit Dominica (score 7.5/10). With 84°F, 11.9h of sunshine and 60% rain, conditions are very favourable.
Does it rain a lot in Dominica in September?
Yes, 60% of days see rain in September. Plan some indoor activities as backup.

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