Climate Insights for Léogâne
Arrondissement de Léogâne, Département de l'Ouest, Haiti
Climate Overview
The climate in Léogâne is hot. The average annual temperature is 27°C and approximately 948 mm of precipitation falls per year. October is the wettest month, receiving around 142 mm of rainfall. Léogâne 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.The climate in Léogâne is hot. The average annual temperature is 80°F and approximately 37.3 in of precipitation falls per year. October is the wettest month, receiving around 5.6 in of rainfall. Léogâne 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 73°F.
Temperature
Léogâne 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 28°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 23°C and an average of 25°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 5°C between highs and lows.Léogâne has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 14°F range. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 87°F and the mean temperature sits around 83°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 73°F and an average of 77°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 8°F between highs and lows.
Precipitation
Léogâne is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 948 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 79 mm per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 142 mm of rainfall. April and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 21 mm. That's 122 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.Léogâne is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 37.3 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 3.1 in per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 5.6 in of rainfall. April and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 0.8 in. That's 4.8 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
Léogâne is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 4km/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 4km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 4km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 0km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Léogâne is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 3mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 3mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 2mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 1mph between the calmest and windiest months.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Léogâne 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 Léogâne 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.