When is the best time to go to Soufrière

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Soufrière, Dominica. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.

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Soufrière weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Soufrière are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.

January

Soufrière January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
26°C 132mm 7.4hrs 12.1hrs 27°C

Hot, humid and wet weather often prevails in Soufrière during the month of January

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Soufrière.

January is in the winter in Soufrière and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 21°C (70°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Soufrière with around 132mm 5.2 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.4 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Soufrière February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
26°C 87mm 7.9hrs 12.4hrs 27°C

February in Soufrière is generally a little damp with the temperature being hot.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Soufrière, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

February is in the winter in Soufrière and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 21°C (69°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Soufrière with around 87mm 3.4 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.9 hours of sunshine per day.

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March

Soufrière March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
27°C 90mm 8.1hrs 12.8hrs 27°C

The weather in March in Soufrière is characteristically hot, humid and a little damp.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Soufrière, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

March is in the spring in Soufrière and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (85°F), whilst at night 21°C (70°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Soufrière with around 90mm 3.6 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.1 hours of sunshine per day.

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April

Soufrière April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
27°C 90mm 8.7hrs 13.2hrs 27°C

Soufrière's weather in April is typically hot, humid and a little damp in nature.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Soufrière, with some very good weather at this time of year.

April is in the spring in Soufrière and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 22°C (71°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Soufrière with around 90mm 3.6 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.7 hours of sunshine per day.

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May

Soufrière May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
28°C 138mm 8.3hrs 13.6hrs 28°C

May is a wet, humid month in Soufrière and the temperature is generally hot.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Soufrière for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

May is in the spring in Soufrière and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (88°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Soufrière with around 138mm 5.4 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.3 hours of sunshine per day.

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June

Soufrière June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
28°C 179mm 8hrs 12.1hrs 28°C

The weather in June in Soufrière is characteristically hot, humid and wet.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Soufrière for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

June is in the summer in Soufrière and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (88°F), whilst at night 23°C (74°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Soufrière with around 179mm 7.1 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 19 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8 hours of sunshine per day.

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July

Soufrière July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
28°C 106mm 8hrs 12.4hrs 28°C

July in Soufrière is generally damp with the temperature being hot.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Soufrière for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

July is in the summer in Soufrière and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (88°F), whilst at night 24°C (74°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Soufrière with around 106mm 4.2 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 20 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8 hours of sunshine per day.

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August

Soufrière August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
28°C 242mm 8.4hrs 12.8hrs 29°C

The weather in August in Soufrière is characteristically hot, humid and very wet.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Soufrière for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

August is in the summer in Soufrière and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (88°F), whilst at night 24°C (75°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Soufrière with around 242mm 9.5 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 20 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.4 hours of sunshine per day.

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September

Soufrière September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
28°C 247mm 7.6hrs 13.2hrs 29°C

Soufrière's weather in September is typically hot, humid and very wet in nature.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Soufrière for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

September is in the fall / autumn in Soufrière and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (88°F), whilst at night 23°C (74°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Soufrière with around 247mm 9.7 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 23 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.6 hours of sunshine per day.

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October

Soufrière October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
27°C 246mm 7.6hrs 13.6hrs 29°C

October is a very wet, humid month in Soufrière and the temperature is generally hot.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Soufrière for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

October is in the fall / autumn in Soufrière and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (87°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Soufrière with around 246mm 9.7 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 19 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.6 hours of sunshine per day.

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November

Soufrière November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
27°C 265mm 7.3hrs 12.1hrs 28°C

The climate in Soufrière during November can be summarized as hot, humid and very wet.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Soufrière.

November is in the fall / autumn in Soufrière and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 22°C (72°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Soufrière with around 265mm 10.4 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 19 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.3 hours of sunshine per day.

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December

Soufrière December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
26°C 177mm 7.1hrs 12.4hrs 28°C

December in Soufrière is generally wet with the temperature being hot.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Soufrière.

December is in the winter in Soufrière and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 29°C (85°F), whilst at night 22°C (71°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Soufrière with around 177mm 7 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.1 hours of sunshine per day.

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Soufrière weather stats

Soufrière weather statistics
Hottest month: August 31°C 87.8°F
Driest month: February 87mm 3.4ins
Sunniest month: April 8.7hrs
Coldest month: February 28.6°C 83.5°F
Wettest month: November 265mm 10.4ins
Warmest sea: September 29°C 84.2°F
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