Dominica in August usually sees fair weather conditions, with an average daily high temperature of +28°C and roughly 1 sunny days. However, you should prepare for about 28 rainy days with an average precipitation of 140 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
☀️
+28°C
Avg. max. temperature
+21°C
Min.
+34°C
Max.
140 mm
Total precipitation
82%
Avg. humidity
5 m/s
Avg. wind
1 ☀️
Sunny Days
2 ⛅️
Cloudy
28 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Dominica has OK weather in August.
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Average temperature in Dominica in August
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Dominica for August based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The temperature in August is +28°C on average, with a range between a maximum of +29°C during the day and a minimum of +26°C at night.
The average maximum temperature goes up 0% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +28°C to +28°C.
Is Dominica warm or cold in August?
Dominica is typically warm in August.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +28°C to +28°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from +25°C to +25°C.
It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.
August is one of the warmest months in Dominica, here is the comparison with other months:
Climate in Dominica in August
Dominica weather looks like this, on average, in August and the surrounding months.
July
August
September
Avg. temperature
+28°C
+28°C
+28°C
Min. temperature
+23°C
+21°C
+22°C
Max. temperature
+33°C
+34°C
+35°C
Rainfall
121 mm
140 mm
142 mm
Wind
6 m/s
5 m/s
4 m/s
Humidity
82%
82%
82%
Air pressure
1015 HPa
1014 HPa
1012 HPa
Sunny days
1
1
1
Cloudy days
2
2
2
Rainy days
28
28
25
Snowy days
0
0
0
August weather is still as ok as in July.The temperature levels stay the same in the area of +28°C for average maximum temperature during the day.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 121 mm to 140 mm.Humidity levels don’t change as the month goes on, averaging around 82%.Winds are calmer in comparison to July, going down from 6 m/s to 5 m/s on average.The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 1 sunny days during the month.
September brings much the same weather, it remains ok.
Wind speed in Dominica in August based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 6 m/s getting up to 10 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.
The average wind speed in Dominica is gradually increasing during August, going from 2 m/s to 6 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during August in Dominica based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in August stands at 84%, leading to total precipitation of around 147 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 45 mm, which is moderate rain.August is a pretty wet month with over 26 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
Here’s how August is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Dominica wettest month is October, where a typical day has a 87% chance of precipitation and 156 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 79% chance of precipitation and 42 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last August in Dominica?
This is the weather in Dominica in August 2024:
1 August
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+28°C
2 August
☁️
+28°C
3 August
🌧️
+28°C
4 August
🌧️
+27°C
5 August
🌧️
+28°C
6 August
🌧️
+28°C
7 August
🌧️
+28°C
8 August
🌧️
+28°C
9 August
🌧️
+28°C
10 August
☀️
+29°C
11 August
☀️
+28°C
12 August
🌧️
+28°C
13 August
🌧️
+28°C
14 August
☀️
+28°C
15 August
☁️
+28°C
16 August
🌧️
+28°C
17 August
🌧️
+28°C
18 August
🌧️
+28°C
19 August
🌧️
+28°C
20 August
🌧️
+27°C
21 August
☁️
+28°C
22 August
☁️
+28°C
23 August
☁️
+29°C
24 August
☁️
+29°C
25 August
☁️
+29°C
26 August
☁️
+29°C
27 August
☁️
+29°C
28 August
☁️
+29°C
29 August
🌧️
+29°C
30 August
🌧️
+28°C
31 August
☀️
+28°C
In August 2024 Dominica had 4 sunny days, 11 cloudy days, and 16 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +28°C, with an absolute maximum of +29°C and a minimum of +27°C. The average humidity was 85%, with a maximum of 96% and a minimum of 62%. The average wind speed was 6 m/s, with a maximum of 11 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in August?
Climate Change over Years
This is how Dominica climate have been changing during last 43 years period.
The climate in Dominica in August has not changed much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1985 (+25°C) and the highest in 2020 (+31°C). The driest year was 2021 with only 845 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2011 with 1758 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Dominica in August:
Is August a good time to visit Dominica?
It’s always a good time to visit Dominica, but the weather is changeable in August, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.
Can you sunbathe in Dominica in August?
August is warm in Dominica. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.
Is Dominica rainy in August?
Dominica is often rainy in August. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Dominica in August?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Dominica in August, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Dominica, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.