Weather in May in Haiti
Planning a getaway to Haiti this May and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:
What is the weather like in Haiti in May?
May in Haiti generally has warm temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy.
Temperatures
You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 29°C and nighttime temperatures around 21°C in Port-au-Prince. While the given temperatures for day and night are typical, there may be days that feel warmer. Make sure you're dressed in a way that keeps you cool and comfortable.
Precipitation
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Montrouis with an average of 83 mm to heavy rainfall in Pétionville with 238 mm. Looking at the climate data spanning the last 30 years, this month sees the heaviest rainfall of the year in Port-au-Prince.Average sunshine
Meanwhile, Port-au-Prince enjoys approximately 251 hours of sunshine, offering a mostly sunny climate that adds a pleasant and vibrant feel to the month.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Haiti in May, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Haiti climate page.
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What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in Haiti?
Port-au-Prince
In May Port-au-Prince generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Cap-Haïtien
In May Cap-Haïtien generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Pétionville
In May Pétionville generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Montrouis
In May Montrouis generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Cotterelle
In May Cotterelle generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Haiti.
Is May the best time to visit Haiti?
In our view, May might not be the best time to travel to Haiti with often unpleasant weather in Port-au-Prince.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January, February, March, November and December offering mostly perfect weather in Port-au-Prince. On the other hand, the weather in May and September tend to be unpleasant.
Interested in more climate information?
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