Best time to visit Haiti

Our verdict

The best time to visit Haiti is January-April

When’s the best time to visit Haiti, you ask? Based on a number of factors like the weather and climate, cost of flights and hotels, peak travel seasons and much more, the best time to go to Haiti is January-April.

In summer, the daytime temperatures in central Port-au-Prince, Haiti can reach a top of 33℃ (91℉). In the winter months, it can get down to as low as 16℃ (61℉) at night. The climate can differ in many places across Haiti, and you can see more in the handy table below.

The sun stays up the longest in Haiti in July, so you’ll get the most out of your daytime activities if you visit around this time. To stay dry, avoid travelling to Haiti in May – It’s the wettest month of the year.

By the time you finish reading below, you’ll know everything you need to know about the best time to travel to Haiti. We’ll show you climate data for loads of the top destinations, and much more. Once you’re ready, we’ve even provided all the tools to help you book your travel!

Warmest month

August

Least rainfall

January

Most daylight

July

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Haiti seasons

Before you plan your trip, it’s important to know when the seasons are as they may be different to yours depending on where you’re travelling from. Haiti is in the Northern hemisphere, so the seasons fall on:

Season Months
Summer June to August
Autumn/fall September to November
Winter December to February
Spring March to May

Best time to visit the top destinations in Haiti

We’ve put together a breakdown of the average minimum and maximum temperatures by month, as well as the best times to visit for each. To learn more about these destinations including detailed climate breakdowns and much more, click or tap the city/destination name below.

CityBest time to visitJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Port-au-PrinceJanuary-April
28℃
18℃
28℃
19℃
28℃
19℃
29℃
20℃
29℃
21℃
30℃
21℃
31℃
21℃
31℃
21℃
30℃
21℃
29℃
21℃
28℃
20℃
28℃
19℃
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Top FAQs

Haiti is in North America.

Check out these guides for the top must-see destinations in Haiti:

The warmest month of the year in Port-au-Prince, one of the most popular places to visit in Haiti, is August.
The driest month of the year in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, is usually around January each year.

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