Climate Insights for Grande Saline

Arrondissement de Dessalines, Département de l'Artibonite, Haiti

Hottest
August
31°C peak
Coldest
January
23°C low
Wettest
October
70mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Grande Saline is hot. The average annual temperature is 27°C and approximately 436mm of precipitation falls per year. October is the wettest month, receiving around 70mm of rainfall. Grande Saline 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 23°C.

Temperature

0° 10° 20° 30° 40° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 28° Average: 26° Min: 23° Feb Max: 28° Average: 26° Min: 23° Mar Max: 28° Average: 26° Min: 24° Apr Max: 28° Average: 27° Min: 25° May Max: 29° Average: 27° Min: 26° Jun Max: 30° Average: 28° Min: 27° Jul Max: 30° Average: 29° Min: 27° Aug Max: 31° Average: 29° Min: 27° Sep Max: 30° Average: 28° Min: 27° Oct Max: 30° Average: 28° Min: 26° Nov Max: 29° Average: 27° Min: 25° Dec Max: 29° Average: 26° Min: 24°
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Grande Saline has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 8°C range. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 31°C and the mean temperature sits around 29°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 23°C and an average of 26°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 4°C between highs and lows.

Precipitation

0mm 25mm 50mm 75mm 100mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 12mm Feb Precipitation: 8mm Mar Precipitation: 9mm Apr Precipitation: 30mm May Precipitation: 68mm Jun Precipitation: 45mm Jul Precipitation: 29mm Aug Precipitation: 41mm Sep Precipitation: 67mm Oct Precipitation: 70mm Nov Precipitation: 41mm Dec Precipitation: 15mm
Precipitation

Grande Saline is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 436mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 36mm per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 70mm of rainfall. May and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 8mm. That's 62mm less than October, 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.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 13km/h Feb Wind Speed: 14km/h Mar Wind Speed: 14km/h Apr Wind Speed: 11km/h May Wind Speed: 9km/h Jun Wind Speed: 8km/h Jul Wind Speed: 9km/h Aug Wind Speed: 9km/h Sep Wind Speed: 8km/h Oct Wind Speed: 8km/h Nov Wind Speed: 10km/h Dec Wind Speed: 13km/h
Wind Speed

Grande Saline is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 11km/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.

Seasons

Winter
Dec 21
Spring
Mar 20
Summer
Jun 21
Autumn
Sep 23

87 days until Winter

It is currently autumn in Grande Saline, which began on September 23, 2026. Grande Saline 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 31°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 23°C. Winter is next, beginning on December 21, 2026 (87 days from now).

Spring

Temperatures range from 24 to 29°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 108mm over the season and a monthly average of 36mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 11km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season. It is a great time to be outdoors.

Summer

Temperatures range from 27 to 31°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 114mm over the season and a monthly average of 38mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 9km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal. Perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 25 to 30°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 179mm for the season, averaging 60mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 9km/h. Layered clothing works best as temperatures gradually cool. Enjoy the crisp air and changing scenery.

Winter

Temperatures range from 23 to 29°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 36mm for the entire season. Winds are generally light, averaging 13km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Grande Saline 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.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
23 °C
28 °C
13 km/h
12 mm
0 cm
Feb
23 °C
28 °C
14 km/h
8 mm
0 cm
Mar
24 °C
28 °C
14 km/h
9 mm
0 cm
Apr
25 °C
28 °C
11 km/h
30 mm
0 cm
May
26 °C
29 °C
9 km/h
68 mm
0 cm
Jun
27 °C
30 °C
8 km/h
45 mm
0 cm
Jul
27 °C
30 °C
9 km/h
29 mm
0 cm
Aug
27 °C
31 °C
9 km/h
41 mm
0 cm
Sep Current
27 °C
30 °C
8 km/h
67 mm
0 cm
Oct
26 °C
30 °C
8 km/h
70 mm
0 cm
Nov
25 °C
29 °C
10 km/h
41 mm
0 cm
Dec
24 °C
29 °C
13 km/h
15 mm
0 cm
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