Warm
Average highs sit around 31°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards.
May verdict
Dominica in May
Weather score64Good
Good for holiday weather
Average highs sit around 31°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards. Sunshine averages 7.8h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 155mm, so some wet days are possible.
May weather
Monthly averages
Temp
31°C
Rain
155mm
Sun
7.8h
Sea
28°C
Weather score
64
Good
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 155mm, so some wet days are possible.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 7.8h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Warm sea
Sea temperatures average 28°C, so swimming is usually comfortable by monthly-average standards.
Map
Weather map
Compare Dominica with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
May31°C average high
May sits in the warmer part of the year, so midday sightseeing can feel heavier than in cooler months.
Warmest monthsApril to November
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
May155mm average rain
May sits on the drier side of Dominica's year, which helps with sightseeing and transfers.
Driest monthsJanuary to May and July
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
May7.8 hours average sun
May is brighter than Dominica's yearly average, though the strongest sunshine usually sits closer to the peak months.
Brightest monthsMarch to August
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
May28°C average sea
May is close to Dominica's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming comfort is fairly typical.
Warmest seaJuly to November
Sea temperatures are usually near 28°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
May64 weather score
May sits close to Dominica's yearly weather-score average, giving a typical overall read on the month.
Best weather monthsJanuary to April
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.