Dominica weather
Our guide to the weather in Dominica during April
We've looked at the most up-to-date weather data for Dominica, covering the last 12 years up to 2024, plus we've asked our team of travel bloggers for their first-hand experiences in order to answer the most frequently asked questions about Dominica weather in April.
How warm is it in Dominica during April?
The temperature is extremely stable in April with average highs of 27℃ and lows just 1℃ lower at 25℃. Of course, the high humidity will make it feel even hotter. The UV index will be high at this time of year, so protection against skin and eye damage is needed. Try to limit exposure between 10am and 4pm. Apply broad spectrum SPF 30+ sunscreen every few hours, even if it's cloudy, or more frequently after sweating or swimming, and wear UV-blocking sunglasses too, and bear in mind that bright surfaces, such as sand and water increase UV exposure.
Does it rain in Dominica during April?
On average, there will be 4 rainy days during the month, amounting to 109.2mm in total. That's a significant amount of rain. For comparison, the wettest months in the UK typically sees between 80mm and 100mm, depending on where you are. Due to the high temperature and humidity, you might expect lots of thunderstorms, however they're actually fairly infrequent at this time of year. On average, April will see just 1 days that produce a storm.
Is it windy in Dominica during April?
Expect moderate breeze becoming stronger at times during April, with occasional gusts up to 20mph. The high humidity and warm temperature will make the breeze feel warm, so any cooling effect will be limted.
How warm is the sea in Dominica during April?
The water around Dominica reaches a very pleasant 27℃ during April. This is very warm, and will feel bath-like. People who normally feel the cold will find this temperature perfectly acceptable. The hot air temperature and relatively high humidity will mean that you will feel comfortably warm when coming out of the water.
Dominica Blog posts
From the UK's most popular travel bloggers
6 Dominica day tours for cruise ship tourists to avoid the crowds
19th July 2019 by The Wandering Quinn
Dominica is a popular stop on cruises around the Caribbean. Due to Dominica’s mountainous landscape (it isn’t called the nature island of the Caribbean for nothing) it can be hard to get around the island in one day and some roads are not practical for big buses. Therefore, there are several cruise ship day excursions in Dominica that are popular and most cruise ship tourists go on. These include Trafalgar Falls, Titou Gorge, Champagne Reef and the Emerald Pool. These are good day tours in...
10 unique things to do on the island of Dominica
18th July 2019 by The Wandering Quinn
The Caribbean Island of Dominica is a pretty unique place to visit, this is not the type of island you visit if you want to sit on a beach or lie by a pool all day. Dominica is full of adventure, its full of nature, and the activities in Dominica reflect this. With that being said, Dominica is a very popular stop on Caribbean Cruises. Cruise Boats dock for a day in Dominica from October to April and there can be 2-3 cruise ships at a time. Dominica has a mountainous landscape, it’s roads are...
A full travel guide to Dominica - The nature island of the Caribbean
15th July 2019 by The Wandering Quinn
Dominica, ‘The Nature Island of the Caribbean’, an island with 365 Rivers, 9 Volcanos, 70,000 people and an airport with the smallest runway. Dominica is wild, it feels untouched, undiscovered. It’s not a Caribbean Island you visit to relax on a beach or in your resort. Oh no, Dominica is the island you visit for adventure, for nature, and some very friendly locals! It’s a must visit Caribbean island! I was lucky enough to spend 6 days in Dominica with the Discover Dominica Tourism...
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