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Diving Dominica. Fantastic walls and active underwater volcanoes

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    Part of the Windward Islands. It covers an area of 290 square miles and has a population of 71600. The capital is Roseau. Best time to dive Dominica February to April, since it is the least rainy time of the year.  July to November brings the most rain and thunder storms, also the risk of being affected by tropical storms or hurricanes. August to October is the highest risk for Hurricanes and tropical storms. Average temperatures Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year Min (°C) 22 22 22 23 24 25 25 24 24 23 23 22 23,3 Max (°C) 28 28 28 29 30 30 30 31 30 29 30 29 29,3 Min (°F) 72 72 72 73 75 77 77 75 75 73 73 72 73,9 Max (°F) 82 82 82 84 86 86 86 88 86 84 86 84 84,8 Average precipitation Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year Prec.(mm) 125 75 75 60 95 200 275 260 225 200 225 160 1975 Prec.(in) 4,9 3 3 2,4 3,7 7,9 10,8 10,2 8,9 7,9 8,9 6,3 77,8 Days 16 9 13 10 11 15 22 22 16 16 18 16 184 Average water temperatures Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun J