Best Time to Visit Cap-Haïtien, Nord, Haiti
Month-by-month climate guide for planning a trip to Cap-Haïtien.
Cap-Haïtien does not have a month that clearly fits our sunny profiles. Its practical travel window centres on its warmest (August, 26.3°C / 79.3°F) and driest (February, 84 mm / 3.3 in) months. The drier stretch runs through June–August and January–April; the wetter half falls in May and September–December. At the city itself, monthly average temperatures range from 22.7°C / 72.9°F in January to 26.3°C / 79.3°F in August, with rainfall from 84 mm / 3.3 in (February) to 221 mm / 8.7 in (November). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Cap-Haïtien, Nord, Haiti's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Cap-Haïtien's climate is broadly tropical. The full month-by-month table below lets you match your travel window against our five weather profiles.
Recommended months
| Month | Temp | Rain | Feels like |
|---|---|---|---|
| July | 26.1°C79°F | 95 mm3.7″ | Tropical |
| February | 23.2°C73.8°F | 84 mm3.3″ | Tropical |
| March | 23.7°C74.7°F | 90 mm3.5″ | Tropical |
No month at Cap-Haïtien matches our sunny profiles. The three above are the driest-and-warmest fallback.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Cap-Haïtien?
Cap-Haïtien doesn't have a month that clearly matches our sunny profiles. The practical travel window centres on February (driest, ~84 mm / 3.3 in) and August (warmest, 26.3°C / 79.3°F). Because these are point values at the city, they can differ substantially from Haiti's national average.
When is the rainy season in Cap-Haïtien?
The rainy season at Cap-Haïtien, Nord runs through May and September–December, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 150 mm / 5.9 in. The wettest single month is November (221 mm / 8.7 in).
What is the driest month in Cap-Haïtien?
The driest month in Cap-Haïtien is February, averaging about 84 mm / 3.3 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 23.2°C / 73.8°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Cap-Haïtien?
The least comfortable months for travel to Cap-Haïtien — based on point-value climate at the city — are January, February, March, May, October, November, December. These are the wettest or coolest months at this location. Rainfall peaks at 221 mm / 8.7 in in November, and the coldest month averages 22.7°C / 72.9°F.
Is Cap-Haïtien climate different from Haiti overall?
Yes, usually. Our Cap-Haïtien figures are point-value climate normals sampled at the city itself, while our Haiti figures are area-weighted averages across the whole country. The two can diverge substantially in geographically diverse or elevation-varied countries. The month-by-month table below reflects Cap-Haïtien specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.