AI-generatedCap-Haïtien at a glance
- Best time
- Jun – Aug, Nov – Apr
- Warmest month
- Aug · 31°
- Warmest sea
- Sep · 29.5°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,760 h
- Rain a year
- 890 mm
- Climate
- Tropical
- Time zone
- UTC−5 / UTC−4
- Elevation
- 7 m
Climate in Cap-Haïtien
Cap-Haïtien has a tropical climate: it is warm all year round, and the seasons differ mainly in how much rain falls. August is the warmest month with average highs of 31 °C, while January is the coolest at 27 °C. With around 2,760 hours of sunshine a year, Cap-Haïtien is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 8.7 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Cap-Haïtien
The best time to visit Cap-Haïtien is from June to August and from November to April. In August, though, the hurricane season is at its peak: check the forecast before you go. For a beach holiday – sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry – go in July and from December to April. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from December to March. The rainy season is in May and from September to October; the wettest month is October with 136 mm.
Cap-Haïtien through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Cap-Haïtien in the dry season
Jun – Aug, Nov – Apr
Excellent
- 27–31 °C by day
- Sea 28 °C
- 7.7 h of sun a day
- 92 rainy days in all
Cap-Haïtien in the rainy season
May, Sep – Oct
Good
- 30–31 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 7.2 h of sun a day
- 56 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
Jul, Dec – Apr
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Dec – Mar
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
May, Sep – Oct
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
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Your best months: December – February
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Good
Best time to visit: June – August, November – April
October is the peak of the hurricane season Hurricane season
Where to go in OctoberSea temperature in October
Keep in mindFrequent rainStorm season
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 26°
- Midday, 13:00: about 30°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 30°
- Evening, 20:00: about 27°
- Night, 23:00: about 26°
06:4318:26
Warm enough for a T-shirt in the evening.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 06:29–07:12 · evening 17:57–18:40
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:21–06:29 · evening 18:40–18:48
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
October in Cap-Haïtien compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 31° at the start of the month to 30° at the end. The days get 0.5 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 31° | 30° |
| Night-time low | 24° | 24° |
| Sea | 29° | 29° |
| Daylight | 12.0 h | 11.5 h |
What is the weather like in Cap-Haïtien in October?
In October, Cap-Haïtien is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 29.4 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 6.5 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 19 days, totalling 136 mm. On about 20 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Cap-Haïtien.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 43 min06:43 – 18:26
- UV index
- 9 · very highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 31 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 12 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 60 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 20 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC−4offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %100 %
- Seaweight 25 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %58 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %0 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.
What to pack in October
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Water bottle – drink plenty
- Insect repellent
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Cap-Haïtien
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
February has the better holiday weather in Cap-Haïtien: score 94 against 72. In February, days are 3 °C cooler than in October. The sea is 3 °C cooler in February. February has 14 fewer rainy days. The sun shines an hour longer a day in February.
| Month | October | February |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 72 | 94better |
| Daytime high | 30° | 27° |
| Night-time low | 24° | 22° |
| Sea | 29.4° | 26.4° |
| Sunshine | 6.5 h | 7.7 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 19 | 5better |
| Rainfall | 136 mm | 25 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 31 | 26better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Cap-Haïtien month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
92January27° · Sea 27° · 7.2 h
In January, Cap-Haïtien is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 26.8 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7.2 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 33 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, January is an excellent month for a holiday in Cap-Haïtien.
Cap-Haïtien in January94February27° · Sea 26° · 7.7 h
In February, Cap-Haïtien is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 26.4 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7.7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 25 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, February is an excellent month for a holiday in Cap-Haïtien.
Cap-Haïtien in February90March28° · Sea 26° · 7.8 h
In March, Cap-Haïtien is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 26.4 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7.8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 41 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, March is an excellent month for a holiday in Cap-Haïtien.
Cap-Haïtien in March85April29° · Sea 27° · 7.8 h
In April, Cap-Haïtien is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 26.8 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7.8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 75 mm in total. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Cap-Haïtien.
Cap-Haïtien in April76May30° · Sea 28° · 7.6 h
In May, Cap-Haïtien is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 27.6 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7.6 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 18 days, totalling 127 mm. On about 12 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Cap-Haïtien.
Cap-Haïtien in May82June31° · Sea 29° · 8.4 h
In June, Cap-Haïtien is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 28.5 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8.4 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 92 mm. On about 26 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Cap-Haïtien.
Cap-Haïtien in June88July31° · Sea 29° · 8.7 h
In July, Cap-Haïtien is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 28.6 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8.7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 57 mm in total. On about 29 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Cap-Haïtien.
Cap-Haïtien in July80August31° · Sea 29° · 8.0 h
In August, Cap-Haïtien is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 29.0 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 8.0 hours a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 89 mm. On about 30 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Cap-Haïtien.
Cap-Haïtien in August75September31° · Sea 30° · 7.4 h
In September, Cap-Haïtien is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 29.5 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 7.4 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 20 days, totalling 114 mm. On about 28 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Cap-Haïtien.
Cap-Haïtien in September72October30° · Sea 29° · 6.5 h
In October, Cap-Haïtien is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 29.4 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 6.5 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 19 days, totalling 136 mm. On about 20 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Cap-Haïtien.
Cap-Haïtien in October80November29° · Sea 29° · 6.6 h
In November, Cap-Haïtien is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 28.6 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 6.6 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 69 mm in total. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Cap-Haïtien.
Cap-Haïtien in November91December28° · Sea 28° · 7.1 h
In December, Cap-Haïtien is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 27.6 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7.1 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 34 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, December is an excellent month for a holiday in Cap-Haïtien.
Cap-Haïtien in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Cap-Haïtien
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Warm 20–24°
- Hot 24° and more
- muggy month (15+ muggy days)
HotOctober: nights around 24°. Hot nights: air conditioning makes sleeping much easier. Muggy on about 31 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in January (22°), the warmest in July (25°). Nights stay tropical all year (20 °C and more), so a room with air conditioning or at least a fan pays off. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) all year, on about 356 days a year.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 92 | 27° | 22° | 26.8° | 7.2 h | 6 | 33 |
| FebruaryFeb | 94 | 27° | 22° | 26.4° | 7.7 h | 5 | 25 |
| MarchMar | 90 | 28° | 22° | 26.4° | 7.8 h | 8 | 41 |
| AprilApr | 85 | 29° | 23° | 26.8° | 7.8 h | 12 | 75 |
| MayMay | 76 | 30° | 24° | 27.6° | 7.6 h | 18 | 127 |
| JuneJun | 82 | 31° | 25° | 28.5° | 8.4 h | 15 | 92 |
| JulyJul | 88 | 31° | 25° | 28.6° | 8.7 h | 12 | 57 |
| AugustAug | 80 | 31° | 25° | 29.0° | 8.0 h | 16 | 89 |
| SeptemberSep | 75 | 31° | 25° | 29.5° | 7.4 h | 20 | 114 |
| OctoberOct | 72 | 30° | 24° | 29.4° | 6.5 h | 19 | 136 |
| NovemberNov | 80 | 29° | 23° | 28.6° | 6.6 h | 12 | 69 |
| DecemberDec | 91 | 28° | 23° | 27.6° | 7.1 h | 6 | 34 |
Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
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Sea temperature in Cap-Haïtien
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 28.8 – 29.8 °C
Swimming season: all year
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Cap-Haïtien ranges from 26.4 °C in February to 29.5 °C in September. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
The sea warms up slowly: it is warmest in September, while the air already peaks in August. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in September, eight out of ten years were between 29.0 and 29.9 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 26.8° | 26.2° | 27.3° | warm |
| FebruaryFeb | 26.4° | 25.7° | 26.9° | warm |
| MarchMar | 26.4° | 25.8° | 27.2° | warm |
| AprilApr | 26.8° | 26.3° | 27.4° | warm |
| MayMay | 27.6° | 26.8° | 28.3° | warm |
| JuneJun | 28.5° | 27.9° | 29.0° | warm |
| JulyJul | 28.6° | 28.1° | 29.1° | warm |
| AugustAug | 29.0° | 28.5° | 29.5° | very warm |
| SeptemberSep | 29.5° | 29.0° | 29.9° | very warm |
| OctoberOct | 29.4° | 28.8° | 29.8° | very warm |
| NovemberNov | 28.6° | 27.9° | 29.2° | warm |
| DecemberDec | 27.6° | 26.6° | 28.2° | warm |
Sunshine hours in Cap-Haïtien
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 6.5 of 11.7 hours of daylight in Cap-Haïtien, 56 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain in Cap-Haïtien: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Cap-Haïtien has about 19 rainy days with 136 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Cap-Haïtien
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 9 · very highStay in the shade around midday; SPF 50, clothing, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in May (UV 12).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 15 min
- Fair skin
- about 20 min
- Light brown skin
- about 25 min
- Olive skin
- about 30 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Wind and clouds in Cap-Haïtien
How breezy and how cloudy Cap-Haïtien is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Cap-Haïtien typically peaks at 12 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, gentle breeze.
Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting
The daily breeze rarely reaches Beaufort 4 (20 km/h), so wind sports depend on single windy days.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 60 % of the sky over Cap-Haïtien: variable cloud, with about 6.5 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat and humidity in Cap-Haïtien
How often the day gets hot in Cap-Haïtien (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Cap-Haïtien has about 20 hot days, with an average daytime high of 30 °C: hot and muggy. Plan outdoor activities for the morning and evening, drink a lot and take breaks in the cool.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Planning a trip to Cap-Haïtien
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Cap-Haïtien in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Cap-Haïtien has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 92) and its weakest during October half-term (score 72).
- 87
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Excellent
- 28 °C by day
- Sea 27 °C
- 7.8 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming
- 77
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 30 °C by day
- Sea 28 °C
- 7.8 h of sun a day
- 17 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 83
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Excellent
- 31 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 8.2 h of sun a day
- 15 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Storm season
- 72
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 30 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 6.5 h of sun a day
- 19 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Storm season
- 92
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
ExcellentBest holidays
- 28 °C by day
- Sea 27 °C
- 7.2 h of sun a day
- 6 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming, Sightseeing & walks
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 9 h
- Distance
- 7,050 km
- Time zone
- UTC−4
- Jet lag
- About 3 days (5 h west)
Rule of thumb for flying west: for a few days before, stay up a little later, and get afternoon and evening light at your destination.
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Storm season
Cap-Haïtien lies in an area that Atlantic hurricanes can reach. The hurricane season runs from June to November, with most storms from August to October. A direct hit on any one place is rare, but if you travel then, keep an eye on weather warnings and book flexibly.
- January
- February
- March
- April
- May
- June: Season
- July: Season
- August: Peak
- September: Peak
- October: Peak
- November: Season
- December
Official season dates of the regional warning centres (NOAA, JMA, IMD, Météo-France, BoM, Fiji Meteorological Service); not a forecast.
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Cap-Haïtien vs Port-au-Prince
In October Cap-Haïtien has the better holiday weather (score 72 vs 63). During the day Port-au-Prince is 3 °C warmer than Cap-Haïtien. The sea in Port-au-Prince is 1 °C warmer.
| in October | Cap-Haïtien | Port-au-Prince |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 72 | 63 |
| Daytime high | 30° | 33° |
| Sea | 29° | 30° |
| Sunshine | 7 h | 7 h |
| Rainy days | 19 | 21 |
| Best time | Jun – Aug, Nov – Apr | Dec – Feb |
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Frequently asked questions about Cap-Haïtien
When is the best time to visit Cap-Haïtien?
The best time to visit Cap-Haïtien is from June to August and from November to April. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Cap-Haïtien?
The sea temperature in Cap-Haïtien ranges from 26.4 °C in February to 29.5 °C in September. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
Can you swim in Cap-Haïtien in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 29.4 °C – almost as warm as a bath.
What is the warmest month in Cap-Haïtien?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 31 °C and nights around 25 °C. January is the coolest month at 27 °C.
When does it rain most in Cap-Haïtien?
The rainy season is in May and from September to October; the wettest month is October with 136 mm. The driest month is February with 25 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Cap-Haïtien get?
Cap-Haïtien gets around 2,760 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 8.7 hours a day; in October there are 6.5 hours a day.
What time zone is Cap-Haïtien in?
Cap-Haïtien is on UTC−5 in January and UTC−4 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Cap-Haïtien?
A nonstop flight from London to Cap-Haïtien takes about 9 h, for a straight-line distance of about 7,050 km.
When is hurricane season in Cap-Haïtien?
Cap-Haïtien lies in an area that Atlantic hurricanes can reach. The hurricane season runs from June to November, with most storms from August to October. A direct hit on any one place is rare, but if you travel then, keep an eye on weather warnings and book flexibly.
Which school holidays are best for Cap-Haïtien?
Cap-Haïtien has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 92) and its weakest during October half-term (score 72). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 87, May half-term 77, summer holidays 83, October half-term 72, Christmas holidays 92.