Dominica

Soufriere

Soufriere - photo 1

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Soufriere in Saint Mark Parish, Dominica, sits inland with a modest elevation and near Winkworth Lake. The town itself is not a major coastal dive hub, and diving access is generally from coastal districts and other parts of Dominica. Nearby freshwater options exist at Winkworth Lake, but there are no well-known local dive centers within the city. For diving, visitors typically base themselves on the coast of the Caribbean Sea and explore Dominica’s famous wall and reef sites, or make day trips to nearby dive centers. If you’re in Soufriere, it’s best viewed as a convenient base for exploring the island’s inland scenery and as a short drive to coastal diving hubs and freshwater options in the region.

Essential information for traveling in Dominica

About Dominica

Sea
Caribbean Sea and North Atlantic Ocean
Timezone
America/Martinique
Languages
EN
Demonym
Dominican
Phone prefix
+1

Practicalities

Currency
XCD
Voltage
110, 120
Plug type
Type A, Type B
Airports
DOM PAP ANU UVF PTP

Diving specifics

Temperature
°C
Depth units
meters
Pressure
bar
Regulators
DIN Yoke (INT)

Dive sites and dive centers around Soufriere

Nearby Dive Sites (26)

Nearby cities for scuba diving around Soufriere

The best time to dive in Soufriere

The best months to dive in Soufriere are from August to October. Temperatures are confortable (27°C), currents are mild and the visibility is at its best.

Excellent Good Fair Mitigated
01 - Jan.
24 °C 28 °C 5/10
02 - Feb.
24 °C 27 °C 4/10
03 - Mar.
25 °C 27 °C 6/10
04 - Apr.
25 °C 27 °C 5/10
05 - May
26 °C 28 °C 5/10
06 - Jun.
26 °C 28 °C 4/10
07 - Jul.
26 °C 28 °C 5/10
08 - Aug.
27 °C 29 °C 6/10
09 - Sept.
27 °C 30 °C 6/10
10 - Oct.
27 °C 29 °C 5/10
11 - Nov.
26 °C 29 °C 5/10
12 - Dec.
25 °C 28 °C 6/10

Based on last year's weather. Scores compare months for this destination only and are indicative. A mitigated month may still suit many divers.

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