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Dominica in October: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Take a look at past year’s weather for Dominica in October and see if it is worth visiting.
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October

Weather in Dominica in October 2025

OK Weather
Warm
🌧️
Rainy
Dominica in October 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 27 rainy days with an average precipitation of 156 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
  • October is usually the hottest month of the year in Dominica;

Average weather

☀️
+28°C
Avg. max. temperature
+21°C
Min.
+35°C
Max.
156 mm
Total precipitation
82%
Avg. humidity
5 m/s
Avg. wind
1 ☀️
Sunny Days
2 ⛅️
Cloudy
27 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Dominica has OK weather in October.

Average temperature in Dominica in October

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Dominica for October based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The temperature in October is +28°C on average, with a range between a maximum of +29°C during the day and a minimum of +25°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 October?

Dominica is typically warm in October.

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.

October is the hottest month in Dominica, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Dominica in October

Dominica weather looks like this, on average, in October and the surrounding months.
SeptemberOctoberNovember
Avg. temperature
+28°C+28°C+27°C
Min. temperature
+22°C+21°C+21°C
Max. temperature
+35°C+35°C+34°C
Rainfall
142 mm156 mm146 mm
Wind
4 m/s5 m/s5 m/s
Humidity
82%82%82%
Air pressure
1012 HPa1012 HPa1012 HPa
Sunny days
111
Cloudy days
222
Rainy days
252727
Snowy days
000

October weather is still as ok as in September. 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 142 mm to 156 mm. Humidity levels don’t change as the month goes on, averaging around 82%. Winds are stronger in comparison to September, going up from 4 m/s to 5 m/s on average. The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 1 sunny days during the month.

November brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

Wind speed in Dominica in October based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 5 m/s getting up to 7 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 October, going from 4 m/s to 6 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during October in Dominica based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in October stands at 74%, leading to total precipitation of around 237 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 41 mm, which is moderate rain. October is a pretty wet month with over 23 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
October is one of the rainiest months in Dominica, here is a comparison with other months, 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 October in Dominica?

This is the weather in Dominica in October 2024:
1 October
🌧️
+28°C
2 October
🌧️
+28°C
3 October
🌧️
+29°C
4 October
☁️
+29°C
5 October
☁️
+28°C
6 October
🌧️
+29°C
7 October
☀️
+28°C
8 October
☀️
+28°C
9 October
🌧️
+28°C
10 October
☀️
+28°C
11 October
☁️
+28°C
12 October
☀️
+28°C
13 October
☀️
+28°C
14 October
☁️
+29°C
15 October
☀️
+29°C
16 October
☀️
+29°C
17 October
☀️
+28°C
18 October
☀️
+28°C
19 October
☁️
+28°C
20 October
🌧️
+28°C
21 October
🌧️
+28°C
22 October
🌧️
+28°C
23 October
🌧️
+28°C
24 October
☀️
+28°C
25 October
🌧️
+28°C
26 October
🌧️
+27°C
27 October
🌧️
+27°C
28 October
🌧️
+27°C
29 October
🌧️
+27°C
30 October
🌧️
+28°C
31 October
☀️
+28°C
In October 2024 Dominica had 11 sunny days, 5 cloudy days, and 15 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 100% and a minimum of 62%. The average wind speed was 5 m/s, with a maximum of 13 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change over Years

This is how Dominica climate have been changing during last 43 years period.

The climate in Dominica in October 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 October:

Is October a good time to visit Dominica?

It’s always a good time to visit Dominica, but the weather is changeable in October, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Dominica in October?

October 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 October?

Dominica is often rainy in October. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Dominica in October?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Dominica in October, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Monthly weather in Dominica

Source of the data

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.