Climate Insights for Jacmel

Arrondissement de Jacmel, Département du Sud-Est, Haiti

Hottest
August
28°C peak83°F peak
Coldest
January
22°C low71°F low
Wettest
October
158 mm rain6.2 in rain
Best to Visit
January, February, March
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Jacmel is hot. The average annual temperature is 25°C and approximately 1,015 mm of precipitation falls per year. October is the wettest month, receiving around 158 mm of rainfall. Jacmel 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.The climate in Jacmel is hot. The average annual temperature is 78°F and approximately 40 in of precipitation falls per year. October is the wettest month, receiving around 6.2 in of rainfall. Jacmel 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 71°F.

Temperature

0°5°10°15°20°25°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 26°Average: 24°Min: 22°FebMax: 26°Average: 24°Min: 22°MarMax: 26°Average: 24°Min: 22°AprMax: 26°Average: 25°Min: 23°MayMax: 27°Average: 26°Min: 24°JunMax: 28°Average: 26°Min: 25°JulMax: 28°Average: 26°Min: 25°AugMax: 28°Average: 27°Min: 25°SepMax: 28°Average: 26°Min: 25°OctMax: 28°Average: 26°Min: 24°NovMax: 27°Average: 25°Min: 24°DecMax: 27°Average: 24°Min: 23°
Max
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 79°FAverage: 75°FMin: 71°FFebMax: 79°FAverage: 75°FMin: 72°FMarMax: 79°FAverage: 76°FMin: 72°FAprMax: 79°FAverage: 76°FMin: 74°FMayMax: 81°FAverage: 78°FMin: 75°FJunMax: 82°FAverage: 79°FMin: 76°FJulMax: 83°FAverage: 80°FMin: 77°FAugMax: 83°FAverage: 80°FMin: 77°FSepMax: 83°FAverage: 79°FMin: 77°FOctMax: 82°FAverage: 79°FMin: 76°FNovMax: 81°FAverage: 77°FMin: 74°FDecMax: 80°FAverage: 76°FMin: 73°F
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Jacmel has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 6°C range. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 28°C and the mean temperature sits around 27°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 22°C and an average of 24°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 4°C between highs and lows.Jacmel has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 12°F range. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 83°F and the mean temperature sits around 80°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 71°F and an average of 75°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 6°F between highs and lows.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 17mmFebPrecipitation: 27mmMarPrecipitation: 65mmAprPrecipitation: 121mmMayPrecipitation: 104mmJunPrecipitation: 68mmJulPrecipitation: 83mmAugPrecipitation: 126mmSepPrecipitation: 123mmOctPrecipitation: 158mmNovPrecipitation: 95mmDecPrecipitation: 29mm
Precipitation
0in2in4in6inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 0.7inFebPrecipitation: 1.1inMarPrecipitation: 2.6inAprPrecipitation: 4.8inMayPrecipitation: 4.1inJunPrecipitation: 2.7inJulPrecipitation: 3.3inAugPrecipitation: 5inSepPrecipitation: 4.8inOctPrecipitation: 6.2inNovPrecipitation: 3.7inDecPrecipitation: 1.1in
Precipitation

Jacmel is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1,015 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 85 mm per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 158 mm of rainfall. August and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 17 mm. That's 140 mm 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.Jacmel is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 40 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 3.3 in per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 6.2 in of rainfall. August and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 0.7 in. That's 5.5 in 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/h5km/h10km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 8km/hFebWind Speed: 9km/hMarWind Speed: 8km/hAprWind Speed: 8km/hMayWind Speed: 10km/hJunWind Speed: 10km/hJulWind Speed: 9km/hAugWind Speed: 8km/hSepWind Speed: 7km/hOctWind Speed: 8km/hNovWind Speed: 7km/hDecWind Speed: 6km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 5mphFebWind Speed: 5mphMarWind Speed: 5mphAprWind Speed: 5mphMayWind Speed: 6mphJunWind Speed: 6mphJulWind Speed: 5mphAugWind Speed: 5mphSepWind Speed: 5mphOctWind Speed: 5mphNovWind Speed: 4mphDecWind Speed: 4mph
Wind Speed

Jacmel is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 8km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is June, averaging 10km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in December, with average winds dropping to 6km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 4km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.Jacmel is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 5mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is June, averaging 6mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in December, with average winds dropping to 4mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 2mph gap between the calmest and windiest months.

Best Time to Visit

Jan24°75°F
Feb24°75°F
Mar24°76°F
Apr25°76°F
May26°78°F
Jun26°79°F
Jul26°80°F
Aug27°80°F
Sep26°79°F
Oct26°79°F
Nov25°77°F
Dec24°76°F

The best time to visit Jacmel is during January, February, March and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 24°C with modest rainfall averaging 35 mm per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 28°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Jacmel is during January, February, March and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 75°F with modest rainfall averaging 1.4 in per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 83°F. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Jacmel 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.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Jacmel based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). 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
22 °C71 °F
26 °C79 °F
8 km/h5 mph
17 mm0.7 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
22 °C72 °F
26 °C79 °F
9 km/h5 mph
27 mm1.1 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
22 °C72 °F
26 °C79 °F
8 km/h5 mph
65 mm2.6 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
23 °C74 °F
26 °C79 °F
8 km/h5 mph
121 mm4.8 in
0 cm0 in
May
24 °C75 °F
27 °C81 °F
10 km/h6 mph
104 mm4.1 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
25 °C76 °F
28 °C82 °F
10 km/h6 mph
68 mm2.7 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
25 °C77 °F
28 °C83 °F
9 km/h5 mph
83 mm3.3 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
25 °C77 °F
28 °C83 °F
8 km/h5 mph
126 mm5 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
25 °C77 °F
28 °C83 °F
7 km/h5 mph
123 mm4.8 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
24 °C76 °F
28 °C82 °F
8 km/h5 mph
158 mm6.2 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
24 °C74 °F
27 °C81 °F
7 km/h4 mph
95 mm3.7 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
23 °C73 °F
27 °C80 °F
6 km/h4 mph
29 mm1.1 in
0 cm0 in