When to go · Dominica
Dominica in April
Great month. Dry and calm; sperm whales often seen.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Great
- Crowds
- Medium
- Dominica
- Prices
- Medium
- Dominica
Verdict
Dry and calm; sperm whales often seen.
Weather in April
- West coast (Roseau, Portsmouth) · Roseau, Soufrière, Mero, Portsmouthbest weather
Leeward side, drier and hot (26–32 °C); calm sea for diving and whale watching.
- Interior and east (Morne Trois Pitons, Kalinago Territory) · Laudat, Boiling Lake, Castle Brucebest weather
Rainforest: rain on most days in the mountains, several metres a year; cooler at altitude.
Festivals and holidays
Dates as our data lists them. Moving holidays (lunar and Islamic calendars, Easter) shift every year: check the date for your year before you build a trip on it.
Good Friday and Easter Monday
Mar–Apr (varies)
Closures.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Dominica
- Medium
- Prices · Dominica
- Medium
What to pack
Nothing unusual for the weather this month.
Where to go in April
Rated best or good this month
West coast (Roseau, Portsmouth)
Best weather of the year (Roseau, Soufrière, Mero, Portsmouth)
Interior and east (Morne Trois Pitons, Kalinago Territory)
Best weather of the year (Laudat, Boiling Lake, Castle Bruce)
Dry; good visibility for diving.