AI-generatedLes Cayes at a glance
- Best time
- Nov – Jul
- Warmest month
- Aug · 31°
- Warmest sea
- Sep · 29.4°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,980 h
- Rain a year
- 803 mm
- Climate
- Tropical
- Time zone
- UTC−5 / UTC−4
- Elevation
- 1 m
Climate in Les Cayes
Les Cayes 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 February is the coolest at 28 °C. With around 2,980 hours of sunshine a year, Les Cayes is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 9.2 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Les Cayes
The best time to visit Les Cayes is from November to July. For a beach holiday – sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry – go from November to April. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from January to February. The rainy season is from September to October; the wettest month is October with 138 mm.
Les Cayes through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Les Cayes in the dry season
Nov – Aug
Excellent
- 28–31 °C by day
- Sea 28 °C
- 8.3 h of sun a day
- 106 rainy days in all
Les Cayes in the rainy season
Sep – Oct
Good
- 30 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 7.4 h of sun a day
- 38 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
Nov – Apr
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Jan – Feb
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
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: November – July
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 29°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 29°
- Evening, 20:00: about 27°
- Night, 23:00: about 26°
06:4818:33
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 06:34–07:17 · evening 18:04–18:47
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:26–06:34 · evening 18:47–18:55
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 Les Cayes compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 30° at the start of the month to 29° at the end. The days get 0.5 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 30° | 29° |
| Night-time low | 25° | 25° |
| Sea | 29° | 29° |
| Daylight | 12.0 h | 11.5 h |
What is the weather like in Les Cayes in October?
In October, Les Cayes is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 29.4 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 7.0 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 19 days, totalling 138 mm. On about 10 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 Les Cayes.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 45 min06:48 – 18:33
- UV index
- 10 · very highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 31 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 10 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 61 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 10 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC−4offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %100 %
- Seaweight 25 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %67 %
- 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 Les Cayes
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 Les Cayes: score 96 against 73. In February, days are 2 °C cooler than in October. The sea is 2 °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 | 73 | 96better |
| Daytime high | 30° | 28° |
| Night-time low | 25° | 24° |
| Sea | 29.4° | 27.1° |
| Sunshine | 7.0 h | 8.3 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 19 | 5better |
| Rainfall | 138 mm | 22 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 31 | 27better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Les Cayes month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
95January28° · Sea 28° · 8.2 h
In January, Les Cayes is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 27.5 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8.2 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 23 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, January is an excellent month for a holiday in Les Cayes.
Les Cayes in January96February28° · Sea 27° · 8.3 h
In February, Les Cayes is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 27.1 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8.3 hours a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 22 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, February is an excellent month for a holiday in Les Cayes.
Les Cayes in February92March28° · Sea 27° · 8.4 h
In March, Les Cayes is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 27.1 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8.4 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 38 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, March is an excellent month for a holiday in Les Cayes.
Les Cayes in March87April29° · Sea 28° · 8.5 h
In April, Les Cayes is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 27.6 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8.5 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 61 mm in total. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Les Cayes.
Les Cayes in April83May30° · Sea 28° · 8.3 h
In May, Les Cayes is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 28.1 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8.3 hours a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 79 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 an excellent month for a holiday in Les Cayes.
Les Cayes in May88June30° · Sea 28° · 9.0 h
In June, Les Cayes is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 28.4 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. With around 9.0 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 67 mm in total. On about 20 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 Les Cayes.
Les Cayes in June86July31° · Sea 29° · 9.2 h
In July, Les Cayes is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 28.8 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. With around 9.2 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 71 mm. On about 28 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 Les Cayes.
Les Cayes in July80August31° · Sea 29° · 8.3 h
In August, Les Cayes is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 29.2 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 8.3 hours a day. It rains often – on about 17 days, adding up to 93 mm. On about 28 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 Les Cayes.
Les Cayes in August76September30° · Sea 29° · 7.8 h
In September, Les Cayes is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 29.4 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 7.8 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 19 days, totalling 106 mm. On about 22 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 Les Cayes.
Les Cayes in September73October30° · Sea 29° · 7.0 h
In October, Les Cayes is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 29.4 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 7.0 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 19 days, totalling 138 mm. On about 10 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 Les Cayes.
Les Cayes in October83November29° · Sea 29° · 7.3 h
In November, Les Cayes is hot: daytime highs average 29 °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 7.3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 77 mm in total. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Les Cayes.
Les Cayes in November93December28° · Sea 28° · 7.7 h
In December, Les Cayes is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 28.2 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7.7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 29 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, December is an excellent month for a holiday in Les Cayes.
Les Cayes in DecemberClimate in detail
Year & climate table
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Les Cayes
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Hot 24° and more
- muggy month (15+ muggy days)
HotOctober: nights around 25°. Hot nights: air conditioning makes sleeping much easier. Muggy on about 31 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in February (24°), the warmest in July (26°). 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 361 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 | 95 | 28° | 24° | 27.5° | 8.2 h | 6 | 23 |
| FebruaryFeb | 96 | 28° | 24° | 27.1° | 8.3 h | 5 | 22 |
| MarchMar | 92 | 28° | 24° | 27.1° | 8.4 h | 8 | 38 |
| AprilApr | 87 | 29° | 25° | 27.6° | 8.5 h | 12 | 61 |
| MayMay | 83 | 30° | 25° | 28.1° | 8.3 h | 14 | 79 |
| JuneJun | 88 | 30° | 26° | 28.4° | 9.0 h | 13 | 67 |
| JulyJul | 86 | 31° | 26° | 28.8° | 9.2 h | 14 | 71 |
| AugustAug | 80 | 31° | 26° | 29.2° | 8.3 h | 17 | 93 |
| SeptemberSep | 76 | 30° | 26° | 29.4° | 7.8 h | 19 | 106 |
| OctoberOct | 73 | 30° | 25° | 29.4° | 7.0 h | 19 | 138 |
| NovemberNov | 83 | 29° | 25° | 29.0° | 7.3 h | 12 | 77 |
| DecemberDec | 93 | 28° | 24° | 28.2° | 7.7 h | 6 | 29 |
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
Sea temperature in Les Cayes
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 28.9 – 29.8 °C
Swimming season: all year
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Les Cayes ranges from 27.1 °C in February to 29.4 °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 28.8 and 29.9 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 27.5° | 27.0° | 28.0° | warm |
| FebruaryFeb | 27.1° | 26.7° | 27.6° | warm |
| MarchMar | 27.1° | 26.8° | 27.7° | warm |
| AprilApr | 27.6° | 27.1° | 28.0° | warm |
| MayMay | 28.1° | 27.5° | 28.6° | warm |
| JuneJun | 28.4° | 27.9° | 28.9° | warm |
| JulyJul | 28.8° | 28.4° | 29.3° | warm |
| AugustAug | 29.2° | 28.7° | 29.6° | very warm |
| SeptemberSep | 29.4° | 28.8° | 29.9° | very warm |
| OctoberOct | 29.4° | 28.9° | 29.8° | very warm |
| NovemberNov | 29.0° | 28.5° | 29.3° | very warm |
| DecemberDec | 28.2° | 27.8° | 28.6° | warm |
Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Les Cayes
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 7.0 of 11.8 hours of daylight in Les Cayes, 59 % 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
Rain in Les Cayes: 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, Les Cayes has about 19 rainy days with 138 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Les Cayes
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 10 · very highStay in the shade around midday; SPF 50, clothing, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in May (UV 13).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 15 min
- Fair skin
- about 15 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 & clouds
Wind and clouds in Les Cayes
How breezy and how cloudy Les Cayes 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 Les Cayes typically peaks at 10 km/h during the day: Beaufort 2, light breeze or less.
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 61 % of the sky over Les Cayes: variable cloud, with about 7.0 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 & humidity
Heat and humidity in Les Cayes
How often the day gets hot in Les Cayes (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, Les Cayes has about 10 hot days, with an average daytime high of 30 °C: often muggy. The air feels warmer than the thermometer says: light, airy clothes and slow days help.
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 Les Cayes
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Les Cayes 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.
Les Cayes has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 94) and its weakest during October half-term (score 73).
- 89
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Excellent
- 29 °C by day
- Sea 27 °C
- 8.5 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming
- 84
May half-term
May – Jun
Excellent
- 30 °C by day
- Sea 28 °C
- 8.4 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days a month
- 82
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Excellent
- 31 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 8.6 h of sun a day
- 16 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Storm season
- 73
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 30 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 7.0 h of sun a day
- 19 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Storm season
- 94
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
ExcellentBest holidays
- 28 °C by day
- Sea 28 °C
- 8.0 h of sun a day
- 6 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 9 h 15 min
- Distance
- 7,290 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.
Good to know: Haiti
- Currency
- Haitian Gourde (HTG)
- Languages
- Haitian Creole, French
- Sockets
- Type A, B · 110 V
- Traffic
- Drives on the right
- Dialling code
- +509
UK plugs need a travel adapter
Only 110 V: chargers marked 100–240 V work, other devices need a voltage converter.
Sources: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0). Please check details before you travel.
Storm season
Les Cayes 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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Les Cayes vs Jérémie
In October the holiday weather in Les Cayes and Jérémie is about equally good (score 73 vs 73). During the day it is about as warm in Jérémie as in Les Cayes. The sea in Jérémie is 1 °C warmer.
| in October | Les Cayes | Jérémie |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 73 | 73 |
| Daytime high | 30° | 30° |
| Sea | 29° | 30° |
| Sunshine | 7 h | 7 h |
| Rainy days | 19 | 19 |
| Best time | Nov – Jul | Nov – Jul |
Through the year
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In October, Les Cayes ranks 2 of 5 destinations in this country.
- Cap-Haïtien30°29°79
- 2Les CayesThis page30°29°73
- 3Jérémie30°30°73
- 4Jacmel30°29°73
- 5Port-au-Prince33°30°28
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Frequently asked questions about Les Cayes
When is the best time to visit Les Cayes?
The best time to visit Les Cayes is from November to July. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Les Cayes?
The sea temperature in Les Cayes ranges from 27.1 °C in February to 29.4 °C in September. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
Can you swim in Les Cayes in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 29.4 °C – almost as warm as a bath.
What is the warmest month in Les Cayes?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 31 °C and nights around 26 °C. February is the coolest month at 28 °C.
When does it rain most in Les Cayes?
The rainy season is from September to October; the wettest month is October with 138 mm. The driest month is February with 22 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Les Cayes get?
Les Cayes gets around 2,980 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 9.2 hours a day; in October there are 7.0 hours a day.
What time zone is Les Cayes in?
Les Cayes is on UTC−5 in January and UTC−4 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Les Cayes?
A nonstop flight from London to Les Cayes takes about 9 h 15 min, for a straight-line distance of about 7,290 km.
When is hurricane season in Les Cayes?
Les Cayes 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 Les Cayes?
Les Cayes has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 94) and its weakest during October half-term (score 73). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 89, May half-term 84, summer holidays 82, October half-term 73, Christmas holidays 94.