December weather forecast
Dominica

December in Dominica ushers in the full swing of the dry season. The month experiences the least amount of rainfall for the year, with precipitation levels dropping to between 90mm (3.54") and 140mm (5.51"). These conditions allow for extended periods of sunshine, highlighting the island's tropical allure and providing ideal conditions for outdoor exploration and activities.

The weather patterns in the major cities, including Roseau, Portsmouth, and Marigot, align with the overall climate of the island. With reduced rainfall, these cities provide a comfortable environment for sightseeing and engaging with local customs and traditions.

Temperatures during December remain warm but show a slight decrease compared to the hotter months, reflecting the transition into the dry season. Daytime temperatures typically fluctuate between 25°C (77°F) and 30°C (86°F), offering a suitable environment for enjoying the island's beaches and natural wonders. Evening temperatures drop to 23°C (73.4°F), offering a comfortable coolness that is perfect for relaxing after a day of exploring.

When compared to November, December sees a further decrease in rainfall and a slight drop in temperature, marking the full onset of the dry season. As the island heads into the new year, these conditions typically persist, maintaining the dry season's characteristics into the early months of the following year.

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• Roseau - December »
  January, February and December are known as Roseau's coldest months, with an average high-temperature of 29°C (84.2°F). Roseau experiences its coldest period in January, February and December, averaging a high-temperature of 29°C (84.2°F).
• Portsmouth - December »
  The month with the shortest days in Portsmouth is December, with an average of 11h and 12min of daylight. With an average of 11h and 12min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Portsmouth.
• Marigot - December »
  With an average of 11h and 12min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Marigot, Dominica. January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the lowest UV index in Marigot, Dominica.
• Berekua - December »
  With an average of 11h and 12min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Berekua, Dominica. In Berekua, Dominica, in December, the average water temperature is 27.6°C (81.7°F).
• Mahaut - December »
  Lastly, December in Mahaut greets the arrival of the dry season, with reduced rainfall of 50mm (1.97") over 23.7 days. In Mahaut, in December, it is raining for 23.7 days, with typically 50mm (1.97") of accumulated precipitation.
• Wesley - December »
  The month with the shortest days in Wesley is December, with an average of 11h and 12min of daylight. On the first day of December in Wesley, sunrise is at 06:16 and sunset at 17:32.
• Soufriere - December »
  In Soufriere in December, the average water temperature is 27.6°C (81.7°F). The months with the lowest UV index in Soufriere, Dominica, are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7.
• Castle Bruce - December »
  The months with the highest UV index in Castle Bruce, Dominica, are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. The months with the lowest UV index in Castle Bruce are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7.
• La Plaine - December »
  January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the lowest UV index in La Plaine, Dominica. La Plaine's average temperature throughout the nights in December exhibits a minor decrease from daytime highs, stabilizing at a still warm 25.3°C (77.5°F).
• Pointe Michel - December »
  The month with the shortest days in Pointe Michel is December, with an average of 11h and 12min of daylight. On the first day of December in Pointe Michel, sunrise is at 06:16 and sunset at 17:33.
• Woodford Hill - December »
  In Woodford Hill, during December, the rain falls for 22.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 62mm (2.44") of precipitation. Shifting into December, Woodford Hill records an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 27.4°C (81.3°F), presenting minor fluctuations compared to the previous month.
• Colihaut - December »
  The months with the highest UV index in Colihaut, Dominica, are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. As the year concludes, December brings the lowest temperatures, transitioning the island city of Colihaut into a cooler phase with temperatures dropping to an average low of 25.8°C (78.4°F).