Roseau in May

Wet season begins; showers most days.

All twelve months in one grid — weather, crowds and prices, with gaps left as unknown.

May is rated mixed. These months rate higher:

• JanuaryGreatDry season; best hiking weather.
• FebruaryGreatDry; Carnival before Lent brings crowds.
• MarchGreatDry; Carnival in some years.
• AprilGreatDry; good visibility for diving.

• RoseauHighs around 32 °C (90 °F), lows around 24 °C (75 °F), rain on about 10 daysHighs around 90 °F (32 °C), lows around 75 °F (24 °C), rain on about 10 days
• West coast (Roseau, Portsmouth), Dominica · Roseau, Soufrière, Mero, Portsmouthfine

  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.

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.

• Labour Day

  1 May · Island-wide

  Public holiday; shops closed.

Crowds · Dominica overall

Low

Prices · Dominica overall

Low

Dominica overall: Heat builds; showers return late in the month.

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

• Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen
• A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast

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