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Roseau (Dominica)

Roseau (Dominica) · Dominica · 15.30, -61.39

The volcanic-island capital of Dominica, Roseau lies in the eastern Caribbean's Windward Islands. Promoted as the Nature Island of the Caribbean, it is known as a gateway to tropical rainforests, hot springs, and diving sites.

Port highlights

About 15,000 people (Roseau city area)

Population

A tropical rainforest climate that is hot and humid year-round. June to November is both the rainy season and the hurricane season.

Climate

English

Language

East Caribbean dollar (XCD)

Currency

February to April (dry season with little rain)

Best time to visit

Local food

Coalfish and green bananas, callaloo soup, mountain chicken (frog dish), breadfruit dishes, rum punch

Sights

Trafalgar FallsBoiling LakeMorne Trois Pitons National ParkChampagne Reef (hot spring bubble diving)Roseau Botanical Garden

Monthly average high / low temperatures

27°

24°Jan

28°

24°Feb

28°

24°Mar

29°

25°Apr

29°

25°May

29°

25°Jun

30°

25°Jul

31°

26°Aug

31°

26°Sep

30°

25°Oct

29°

25°Nov

28°

24°Dec

Unit: °C · Calculated from NOAA GHCN-Daily station observations · Period: 1996–2005 · Station: TRINITE CARAVELLE · about 80.5 km from port · Approximate (distant station) · Last checked: Oct 4, 2026 · A guide for choosing your travel month.

Local prices for travelers

Similar to Tokyo

Compared with Tokyo, Japan (median of items)109 (Tokyo = 100)

Compared with Tokyo, coffee and beer are somewhat cheaper; water costs about the same; meals and a Big Mac are somewhat more expensive.

EC$2.00

Water 500 ml

EC$6.00

Coffee

EC$20.00

Inexpensive meal

EC$6.50

Local beer

EC$12.00

Burger (Beef Burger)

Prices in Roseau (Dominica). · Amounts in the recorded local currency. No currency conversion applied. · Last checked: Oct 2026 (partly estimated) · Sources: Shop and menu prices