Dominica in April

Dry and calm; sperm whales often seen.

No other month rates higher than April for Dominica in this guide.

• West coast (Roseau, Portsmouth) · Roseau, Soufrière, Mero, Portsmouthbest weather

  Leeward side, drier and hot (26–32 °C (79–90 °F)); calm sea for diving and whale watching.Leeward side, drier and hot (79–90 °F (26–32 °C)); calm sea for diving and whale watching.

• Interior and east (Morne Trois Pitons, Kalinago Territory) · Laudat, Boiling Lake, Castle Brucebest weather

  Rainforest: rain on most days in the mountains, several metres a year; cooler at altitude.

• Roseau31 °C (88 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 8 rain days88 °F (31 °C) / 73 °F (23 °C), 8 rain days
• Hampstead30 °C (86 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 11 rain days86 °F (30 °C) / 73 °F (23 °C), 11 rain days
• Portsmouth30 °C (86 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 10 rain days86 °F (30 °C) / 73 °F (23 °C), 10 rain days
• Scott's Head31 °C (88 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 9 rain days88 °F (31 °C) / 73 °F (23 °C), 9 rain days

Dates as our data lists them. Moving holidays (lunar and Islamic calendars, Easter) shift every year: check the date for your year before you build a trip on it.

• Good Friday and Easter Monday

  Mar–Apr (varies)

  Closures.

• Easter check

  Moves yearly · Roseau

  Public holidays; beach picnics.

Crowds · Dominica

Medium

Prices · Dominica

Medium

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Dominica, side by side.

Nothing unusual for the weather this month.

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Rated best or good this month

• West coast (Roseau, Portsmouth)

  Best weather of the year (Roseau, Soufrière, Mero, Portsmouth)

• Interior and east (Morne Trois Pitons, Kalinago Territory)

  Best weather of the year (Laudat, Boiling Lake, Castle Bruce)

• Roseau

  Dry; good visibility for diving.

• Hampstead

  Best months: Feb–May

• Portsmouth

  Best months: Feb–May

• Scott's Head

  Best months: Feb–May