Saint Joseph Parish, Dominica
Salisbury
Salisbury is a village in Saint Joseph Parish, Dominica, close to the sea. It has a population of about 1,413. The climate is classified as tropical rainforest (Köppen Af), with .
Now28°C
Best timeJan–Mar
Population1,413
Local time10:59
15.44° N, 61.44° WElevation 54 mUTC−4 · Atlantic Standard Time
October: high / low28° / 26°
Rain this month218mm
Sea this month29°
Best timeJan–Mar
Best: Jan–Mar. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Salisbury at a glance
Sunrise · sunset06:00 · 17:4211 h 42 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous85% · Moonrise 15:12Next holiday3 NovemberIndependence DayNext eclipse20 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJan–Mar
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month28°C
Average high in September
Coolest month24°C
Average low in February
Wettest monthAugust
218 mm of rain
Driest monthMarch
66 mm of rain
Warmest sea29°C
September
Monuments nearby1+
within 8 km
Weather in Salisbury
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
28°C
Today hour by hourShowers · wind 13 km/h · humidity 80%
Today22 Oct28°26°3.5 mm
Fri23 Oct30°27°0.9 mm
Sat24 Oct30°27°1.5 mm
Sun25 Oct31°26°
Mon26 Oct30°27°1.6 mm
Tue27 Oct29°27°0.5 mm
Wed28 Oct30°26°0.5 mm
Thu29 Oct30°26°0.5 mm
Fri30 Oct29°27°1 mm
Sat31 Oct30°27°1.5 mm
When to go to Salisbury
Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 65 | 71 | 71 | 65 | 59 | 56 | 57 | 56 | 52 | 54 | 58 | 62 |
| High | 26° | 26° | 26° | 26° | 27° | 27° | 27° | 28° | 28° | 28° | 27° | 26° |
| Low | 24° | 24° | 24° | 25° | 26° | 26° | 26° | 26° | 26° | 26° | 26° | 25° |
| Rain (mm) | 111 | 74 | 66 | 102 | 151 | 167 | 229 | 218 | 249 | 218 | 250 | 157 |
| Wet days | 14 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 16 | 18 | 21 | 22 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 16 |
| Sea | 27° | 27° | 27° | 27° | 28° | 28° | 28° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 28° |
What's on in Salisbury
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Salisbury
Outdoors around Salisbury
Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.
plume plateau - shallowDive site
12 kmplume plateau deepDive site
12 kmhot SophiaDive site
13 kmsharks mouthDive site
17 kmNature around Salisbury
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Dominica seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Salisbury
Earthquakes around Salisbury
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days1magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 195051magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record26within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
7.4Berekua 33 km ↓2007 · 58 km
6.4Berekua 18 km ↘1959 · 44 km
6.3Portsmouth 29 km ←2004 · 39 km
6.1Portsmouth 97 km ↖2023 · 110 km
Tropical storms · Salisbury
C2Hurricane Tammy (2023)91 km · 139 km/hC1Hurricane Isaac (2018)99 km · 74 km/hC1Hurricane Beryl (2018)16 km · 65 km/hC5Hurricane Maria (2017)15 km · 269 km/hTSTropical Storm Emily (2011)60 km · 74 km/hTSTropical Storm Erika (2009)97 km · 65 km/hC3Hurricane Marilyn (1995)16 km · 130 km/hC2Hurricane Gert (1981)91 km · 74 km/h
Salisbury from above
Around Salisbury26 places to see, do and reach nearby
Layou RiverNature4.9 kmMorne Diablotin National ParkNature8.0 kmBatali RiverNature2.1 kmSalisbury RiverNature1.5 kmMero RiverNature2.3 kmMacoucheri RiverNature2.7 kmChampagne BeachNature17 kmGros L'IletNature21 kmMorne DiablotinsMountain8.5 kmMorne Trois PitonsMountain14 kmMorne WattMountain20 kmMorne AnglaisMountain20 kmMorne Plat PaysMountain23 kmMorne aux DiablesMountain20 kmplume plateau - shallowDive site12 kmplume plateau deepDive site12 kmhot SophiaDive site13 kmMorne Diablotin National ParkMonument8.0 kmRoseauFerry port16 kmTèminal pou kwazyèFerry port17 kmRoseauPlace16 kmPortsmouthPlace16 kmSaint JosephPlace3.7 kmWesleyPlace19 kmSoufrièrePlace24 kmColihautPlace6.0 km
Getting to Salisbury
Canefield AirportDCF
12 kmDouglas-Charles AirportDOM
19 kmMarie-Galante AirportGBJ
51 kmRoseauFerry port
16 kmTèminal pou kwazyèFerry port
17 kmPlaces near Salisbury
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Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Salisbury?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, February and March offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Salisbury.
What is the hottest month in Salisbury?
September is the warmest month, with average highs of 28°C and lows of 26°C.
What is the coldest month in Salisbury?
February is the coldest month, with average highs of 26°C and lows of 24°C.
What is the rainiest month in Salisbury?
August is the wettest month with about 218 mm of precipitation on 22 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Salisbury?
The sea is warmest in September at about 29°C and coolest in February at about 27°C.