Haiti weather in August
Thinking about venturing to Haiti this August and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in Haiti in August?
August in Haiti generally has very warm temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy.
You can expect very warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 31°C and nighttime temperatures around 22°C in Port-au-Prince. On average, August is the warmest month of the year in Haiti. So be prepared and pack summer clothes.
In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Cap-Haïtien with an average of 80 mm to heavy rainfall in Pétionville with 191 mm. The days are mostly sunny, with an average total of around 282 hours of sunshine in Port-au-Prince. The sunlight during this month doesn't just make the days brighter, it also seems to make everyone a bit more cheerful.
To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Haiti in August, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Haiti climate page.
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Average weather in Port-au-Prince
In August Port-au-Prince generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Average weather in Cap-Haïtien
In August Cap-Haïtien generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Average weather in Pétionville
In August Pétionville generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Average weather in Montrouis
In August Montrouis generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Average weather in Cotterelle
In August Cotterelle generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Is August the best time to visit Haiti?
In our opinion, August is a good time to visit Haiti with overall tolerable weather in Port-au-Prince. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.
Generally speaking, January, February, March, November and December provide perfect weather in Port-au-Prince. On the other hand, the months of May and September tend to have unpleasant weather conditions.
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