When to go · Roseau

Roseau in September

Avoid month. Peak hurricane risk; flights and ferries cancel.

Key facts

Verdict: Avoid
Temperature: 32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C) / 24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C); average high / low
Rain days: 15
Crowds: Low; Dominica overall
Prices: Low; Dominica overall

Plan around it

Verdict

AvoidVoykit month rating for Roseau

Peak hurricane risk; flights and ferries cancel.

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

September is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

Long-term averages

RoseauHighs around 32 °C (90 °F), lows around 24 °C (75 °F), rain on about 15 daysHighs around 90 °F (32 °C), lows around 75 °F (24 °C), rain on about 15 days
West coast (Roseau, Portsmouth), Dominica · Roseau, Soufrière, Mero, Portsmouthstorm or typhoon risk
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.

Peak hurricane season season

The cheapest weeks and few crowds.

Watch: The highest risk of storms, flight cancellations and road closures.

Dominica overall: Peak hurricane month (Maria hit on 18 Sep 2017).

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

First month

Second month

September: Peak hurricane risk; flights and ferries cancel.

January: Dry season; best hiking weather.

Roseau: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.