Climate Insights for Gonaïves

The climate in Gonaïves is hot. The average annual temperature is 26°C and approximately 455mm of precipitation falls per year. September is the wettest month, receiving around 82mm of rainfall. Gonaïves is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, September. The coldest months are January, February, March, when temperatures can drop to 22°C.

Gonaïves has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 8°C range. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 30°C and the mean temperature sits around 28°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 22°C and an average of 25°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 4°C between highs and lows.

Gonaïves is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 455mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 38mm per month. The wettest month is September, averaging 82mm of rainfall. October and May also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 11mm. That's 71mm less than September, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.

Gonaïves is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 10km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 14km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 8km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 6km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 13km/h in winter, 11km/h in spring, 9km/h in summer, 9km/h in autumn.

It is currently summer in Gonaïves, which began on June 21, 2026. Gonaïves is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in August at around 30°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 22°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 (11 days from now).

The best time to visit Gonaïves is during January, February and March, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 25°C with modest rainfall averaging 12mm per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 30°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Gonaïves based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.