Best time to visit Cap-Haïtien
Citadelle Laferrière on its peak, the Caribbean's largest fort
- Highest-rated months
- January, February, March, December
- Other good months
- April, May, June, July, November
- Less favorable months
- None in this assessment
Editorial seasonal ratings describe conditions for a trip. They are not safety ratings or weather forecasts.
This destination has its own seasonal assessment.
Travel advisory snapshot
US advisory level 4
Do not travel — this country is excluded from recommendations in every season. The seasonal data below is provided for reference.
Snapshot checked 2026-10-13. Read current official guidance before booking. Seasonal suitability does not override a travel advisory.
Read the official advisoryWeather by month
| Month | Seasonal rating | Daytime high | Nighttime low | Rainfall | Sea temperature | Seasonal reasons |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 2027 | 29.9°C / 86°F | 19°C / 66°F | 153 mm | 26.7°C / 80°F | Dry season, Beach weather | |
| February 2027 | 30.6°C / 87°F | 19.6°C / 67°F | 80 mm | 26.3°C / 79°F | Dry season, Beach weather | |
| March 2027 | 30.8°C / 87°F | 19.9°C / 68°F | 96 mm | 26.3°C / 79°F | Dry season, Beach weather | |
| April 2027 | 31.4°C / 89°F | 21.7°C / 71°F | 112 mm | 26.7°C / 80°F | Dry season, Beach weather | |
| May 2027 | 32.1°C / 90°F | 22.3°C / 72°F | 150 mm | 27.4°C / 81°F | Beach weather, Rainy season | |
| June 2027 | 32.9°C / 91°F | 22.9°C / 73°F | 104 mm | 28.3°C / 83°F | Beach weather | |
| July 2027 | 33.3°C / 92°F | 22.9°C / 73°F | 72 mm | 28.5°C / 83°F | Beach weather, Scorching heat | |
| August 2027 | 33.7°C / 93°F | 23°C / 73°F | 94 mm | 28.9°C / 84°F | Hurricane season, Scorching heat | |
| September 2027 | 33.6°C / 92°F | 22.9°C / 73°F | 125 mm | 29.3°C / 85°F | Hurricane season | |
| October 2026 | 33.2°C / 92°F | 22.4°C / 72°F | 134 mm | 29.2°C / 85°F | Hurricane season, Rainy season | |
| November 2026 | 31.3°C / 88°F | 21.2°C / 70°F | 272 mm | 28.4°C / 83°F | Beach weather | |
| December 2026 | 30.1°C / 86°F | 20.1°C / 68°F | 154 mm | 27.4°C / 81°F | Dry season, Beach weather |
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Long-term averages, not a forecast. Temperature and rainfall: 1991–2020; humidity and cloud: 2001–2020; sea temperature: 1991–2020. Climate snapshot prepared 2026-10-04.
Event adjustments refer to the next occurrence of each month as of 2026-10-14; the year is shown in the table.
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When is the best time to visit Cap-Haïtien?
The highest seasonal ratings in this assessment are in January, February, March, December. Compare the monthly reasons and climate below before choosing your dates. Do not travel — this country is excluded from recommendations in every season. The seasonal data below is provided for reference.
Do good seasonal ratings mean it is safe to travel?
No. Seasonal ratings describe timing, weather and experiences. Check current official travel advisories, entry requirements and local conditions before booking.
Sources and limits
This tool uses stored snapshots and is not updated in real time. Climate averages are not forecasts, and seasonal ratings are not safety assessments. Information may be incomplete or out of date. Before booking, check current official travel advisories, entry requirements, weather forecasts and local conditions.
TerraClimate · NASA POWER · NOAA OISST · Copernicus DEM GLO-90 (2021)
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