Weather by month for central Haiti, the best months to go and how Haiti's regions differ, scored from 10 years of climate data.
Jan, Feb
The highest month scores: comfortable temperatures, little rain and plenty of sun.
Highs 31°C to 32°C · 5–6 rain days
Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov
The weakest weather of the year: too hot, too cold or too wet.
Highs 31°C to 35°C · 13–23 rain days
Weather by month
Average highs and lows, rain days, sunshine and our month score out of 10.
| Month | High / low | Rain days | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best month: January | 31°C / 20°C | 5 days (19 mm) | 10.3 h/day | 6.5/10 |
| Best month: February | 32°C / 20°C | 6 days (26 mm) | 11.1 h/day | 6.0/10 |
| March | 32°C / 21°C | 11 days (52 mm) | 11.5 h/day | 4.8/10 |
| April | 32°C / 22°C | 18 days (88 mm) | 11.5 h/day | 3.1/10 |
| May | 32°C / 23°C | 21 days (143 mm) | 11.1 h/day | 1.4/10 |
| June | 33°C / 24°C | 18 days (90 mm) | 11.4 h/day | 0.9/10 |
| July | 35°C / 24°C | 18 days (72 mm) | 11.4 h/day | 1.3/10 |
| August | 34°C / 24°C | 20 days (115 mm) | 10.9 h/day | 0.4/10 |
| September | 33°C / 24°C | 23 days (129 mm) | 10.7 h/day | 0.9/10 |
| October | 32°C / 23°C | 21 days (125 mm) | 10.1 h/day | 1.4/10 |
| November | 31°C / 22°C | 13 days (70 mm) | 10.1 h/day | 3.9/10 |
| December | 31°C / 21°C | 5 days (19 mm) | 10.4 h/day | 5.5/10 |
Figures for central Haiti; the country's best months are weighted across its cities. Best months are highlighted. How we score months
Month by month
31°C / 20°C · 5 rain days · 10.3 h sun
January is the best month to visit Haiti. Highs are about 31°C and rain falls on only about 5 days, with around 19 mm for the whole month. You get about 10 hours of sun a day. It scores 6.5, the highest of the year, and rates as good.
32°C / 20°C · 6 rain days · 11.1 h sun
February is still a good time to go. Highs reach about 32°C and there are around 6 rain days, with 26 mm of rain in total. Days are long and sunny, with about 11 hours of sun. It scores 6 and rates as good.
32°C / 21°C · 11 rain days · 11.5 h sun
March is an ok time to visit, but the weather starts to change. Highs are about 32°C, and rain days rise to around 11, with 52 mm for the month. You still get about 11.5 hours of sun a day. It scores 4.8, so expect more showers than in January or February.
32°C / 22°C · 18 rain days · 11.5 h sun
April is a month to avoid. Rain falls on about 18 days and the total climbs to 88 mm. Highs stay near 32°C, so it feels hot and wet. It scores only 3.1, and the dry months of January and February are a much better choice.
32°C / 23°C · 21 rain days · 11.1 h sun
May is a bad time to go. It is the wettest month, with about 143 mm of rain spread over around 21 days. Highs are about 32°C and the air is warm and damp, with lows near 23°C. It scores just 1.4, so plan your trip for another month.
33°C / 24°C · 18 rain days · 11.4 h sun
Avoid June. Highs rise to about 33°C and it rains on around 18 days, with 90 mm for the month. The mix of heat and frequent rain makes it an uncomfortable time for travel. It scores 0.9, one of the lowest scores of the year.
35°C / 24°C · 18 rain days · 11.4 h sun
July is a month to avoid. It is the hottest month, with highs of about 34.5°C and warm nights near 24°C. Rain falls on around 18 days, although the total is lower at 72 mm. It scores 1.3, so the heat and rain make it a poor choice.
34°C / 24°C · 20 rain days · 10.9 h sun
August is the worst month to visit Haiti. Highs are about 34°C and rain falls on around 19.5 days, with 115 mm for the month. Nights stay warm at about 24°C. It scores just 0.4, the lowest of the year, so do not plan a trip now.
33°C / 24°C · 23 rain days · 10.7 h sun
Avoid September. It has the most rain days of the year, about 22.5, and around 129 mm of rain. Highs are still about 33°C. It scores only 0.9, so you should expect wet, hot days for most of your stay.
32°C / 23°C · 21 rain days · 10.1 h sun
October is still a bad time to go. Rain falls on about 20.5 days, with 125 mm for the month, and highs are around 32°C. Sunshine drops to about 10 hours a day. It scores 1.4, so it is better to wait until the dry season.
31°C / 22°C · 13 rain days · 10.1 h sun
November is better than the months before it, but it still rates as avoid. Rain days fall to about 13 and the total drops to 70 mm. Highs are a milder 31°C. It scores 3.9, so if you can, wait a few weeks for December.
31°C / 21°C · 5 rain days · 10.4 h sun
December is an ok time to visit and marks the start of the dry season. Highs are about 31°C and rain falls on only about 5 days, with 19 mm for the month. You get about 10 hours of sun a day. It scores 5.5, just below January and February.
By trip type
City sightseeing
January and February are the driest months, with 4.7 and 6.2 rain days. Highs stay near 31–32°C, cooler than July's 34.5°C, so walking around town is more comfortable.
Hiking & nature
Go in January or February, when rain is lowest (19 mm and 26 mm) and nights cool to about 20°C. From April to October, 18 or more rain days a month make paths wet and muddy.
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FAQ
January and February are the best months to visit Haiti. They are the driest months in the data. January has about 4.7 rain days and 19 mm of rain, with highs of 31.1°C and lows of 19.9°C. February is similar, with 6.2 rain days, 26 mm of rain and 11.1 hours of sun a day.
No. August is the worst month to visit Haiti and has the lowest score of the year, 0.4. It rains on about 19.5 days and brings 115 mm of rain. It is also one of the hottest months, with highs of 34.1°C and warm nights of 24.1°C. If you can choose, go in January or February instead.
December is an OK time to visit Haiti. The dry season begins then. It has only about 4.7 rain days and 19 mm of rain, the same as January. Highs are 31.2°C and lows are 20.7°C. It scores 5.5, a little below January and February, but it is still much better than any month from April to November.
The rainy period runs from April to November, and all of these months are best avoided. May has the most rain, at 143 mm. September has the most rain days, at about 22.5. October is also wet, with 125 mm over 20.5 days. Rain starts to fall less in November, which has 13 rain days, but it still scores only 3.9.
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