Haiti

Haiti Weather in August

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Haiti in August.

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Port-au-Prince Cap-Haïtien Pétionville Montrouis

Planning a trip to Haiti this August? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in Haiti in August

August in Haiti generally has very warm temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy.

Temperatures

You can expect very warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 31°C (88°F) and nighttime temperatures around 22°C (72°F) in Port-au-Prince. On average, August is the warmest month of the year in Haiti. So be prepared and pack summer clothes.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Haiti, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Cap-Haïtien with an average of 80 mm (3.1 in) to heavy rainfall in Pétionville with 191 mm (7.5 in).

Average sunshine

Many locations offer abundant sunshine during this month. For instance, Port-au-Prince enjoys approximately 282 hours of sunlight, ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

Explore Haiti by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Haiti - and find the best time to visit. (based on Port-au-Prince)

January28°C (82°F) February29°C (84°F) March29°C (84°F) April29°C (84°F) May29°C (84°F) June30°C (86°F) This monthJuly31°C (88°F) August31°C (88°F) September30°C (86°F) October29°C (84°F) November29°C (84°F) December28°C (82°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Haiti in August

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Haiti.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Haiti

What is the weather like in August for some of the most popular destinations in Haiti?

Temperature range in Haiti (August)

Precipitation variation in Haiti (August)

Port-au-Prince

In August Port-au-Prince generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C (72°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are good that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
31°C (88°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
22°C (72°F)
22°C (72°F)
22°C (72°F)
Monthly sun hours
280 hours
282 hours
246 hours
Monthly rainfall
113 mm (4.4 in)
164 mm (6.5 in)
199 mm (7.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
14 days
14 days
Weather conditions
good
good
mixed
Climate in Port-au-Prince →

Cap-Haïtien

In August Cap-Haïtien generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are very good that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
26°C (79°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly rainfall
58 mm (2.3 in)
80 mm (3.1 in)
101 mm (4 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
14 days
15 days
Weather conditions
very good
very good
good
Climate in Cap-Haïtien →

Pétionville

In August Pétionville generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C (72°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are mixed that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
21°C (70°F)
22°C (72°F)
21°C (70°F)
Monthly sun hours
280 hours
282 hours
246 hours
Monthly rainfall
132 mm (5.2 in)
191 mm (7.5 in)
227 mm (8.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
14 days
15 days
Weather conditions
good
mixed
less favorable
Climate in Pétionville →

Montrouis

In August Montrouis generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are very good that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
31°C (88°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly sun hours
280 hours
282 hours
246 hours
Monthly rainfall
66 mm (2.6 in)
87 mm (3.4 in)
104 mm (4.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
14 days
15 days
Weather conditions
very good
very good
good
Climate in Montrouis →

Cotterelle

In August Cotterelle generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are very good that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly sun hours
280 hours
282 hours
246 hours
Monthly rainfall
86 mm (3.4 in)
136 mm (5.4 in)
155 mm (6.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
14 days
15 days
Weather conditions
excellent
very good
very good
Climate in Cotterelle →

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Popular cities in August

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Haiti in August.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Port-au-Prince 31°C (88°F) 22°C (72°F) 164 mm (6.5 in)
Cap-Haïtien 30°C (86°F) 26°C (79°F) 80 mm (3.1 in)
Pétionville 30°C (86°F) 22°C (72°F) 191 mm (7.5 in)
Montrouis 31°C (88°F) 26°C (79°F) 87 mm (3.4 in)
Cotterelle 29°C (84°F) 24°C (75°F) 136 mm (5.4 in)

Haiti weather in August: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Haiti in August?

Expect mixed weather across Haiti in August. The popular destination of Port-au-Prince averages 31°C (88°F) by day and 22°C (72°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in Haiti in August?

Average temperatures in Haiti during August range from a nighttime low near 22°C (72°F) to a daytime high around 31°C (88°F) in Port-au-Prince.

Does Haiti get a lot of rain in August?

Rainfall in Haiti peaks during August. Port-au-Prince averages roughly 164 mm (6.5 in), so frequent and sometimes heavy showers are the norm.

Is August a Good Time to Visit Haiti?

In our opinion, August is a good time to visit Haiti with overall good weather in Port-au-Prince. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

Generally speaking, January, February, March, November and December provide excellent weather in Port-au-Prince. On the other hand, the month of September tends to have less favorable weather conditions.

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