When to go · Scott's Head
Scott's Head in August
Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Nov (rainy season, jellyfish more common).
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Temperature
- 31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C) / 24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 19
- Crowds
- Low
- Dominica overall
- Prices
- Low
- Dominica overall
Verdict
Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Nov (rainy season, jellyfish more common).
Is another month better than August?
August is rated avoid. These months rate higher:
Weather in August
- Scott's HeadHighs around 31 °C (88 °F), lows around 24 °C (75 °F), rain on about 19 daysHighs around 88 °F (31 °C), lows around 75 °F (24 °C), rain on about 19 days
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Dominica overall
- Low
- Prices · Dominica overall
- Low
Dominica overall: Hurricane risk rising; flash floods.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Scott's Head, side by side.
Verdict
Aug: Avoid
Feb: Great (better)
Daytime high
Aug: 31 °C (88 °F)88 °F (31 °C)
Feb: 29 °C (84 °F)84 °F (29 °C)
Night low
Aug: 24 °C (75 °F)75 °F (24 °C)
Feb: 22 °C (72 °F)72 °F (22 °C)
Rain days
Aug: 19
Feb: 11 (better)
Crowds
Aug: Low
Feb: Medium
Prices
Aug: Low
Feb: Medium
Festivals listed
Aug: 0
Feb: 1
August: Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Nov (rainy season, jellyfish more common).
February: Inside Scott's Head's best window: Feb–May.
Scott's Head: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen
- A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast