Climate Insights for Les Cayes

Arrondissement des Cayes, Sud Department, Haiti

Hottest
August
29°C peak85°F peak
Coldest
February
22°C low72°F low
Wettest
October
221 mm rain8.7 in rain
Best to Visit
January, February, March
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Les Cayes is hot. The average annual temperature is 26°C and approximately 932 mm of precipitation falls per year. October is the wettest month, receiving around 221 mm of rainfall. Les Cayes 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 February, January, March, when temperatures can drop to 22°C.The climate in Les Cayes is hot. The average annual temperature is 78°F and approximately 36.7 in of precipitation falls per year. October is the wettest month, receiving around 8.7 in of rainfall. Les Cayes 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 February, January, March, when temperatures can drop to 72°F.

Temperature

0°5°10°15°20°25°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 26°Average: 24°Min: 22°FebMax: 26°Average: 24°Min: 22°MarMax: 27°Average: 25°Min: 23°AprMax: 27°Average: 25°Min: 23°MayMax: 28°Average: 26°Min: 24°JunMax: 29°Average: 27°Min: 25°JulMax: 29°Average: 27°Min: 25°AugMax: 29°Average: 27°Min: 26°SepMax: 29°Average: 27°Min: 25°OctMax: 28°Average: 26°Min: 25°NovMax: 28°Average: 26°Min: 24°DecMax: 27°Average: 25°Min: 23°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 80°FAverage: 76°FMin: 72°FFebMax: 79°FAverage: 76°FMin: 72°FMarMax: 80°FAverage: 76°FMin: 73°FAprMax: 81°FAverage: 77°FMin: 74°FMayMax: 82°FAverage: 79°FMin: 76°FJunMax: 83°FAverage: 80°FMin: 77°FJulMax: 85°FAverage: 81°FMin: 78°FAugMax: 85°FAverage: 81°FMin: 78°FSepMax: 84°FAverage: 81°FMin: 78°FOctMax: 83°FAverage: 79°FMin: 77°FNovMax: 82°FAverage: 78°FMin: 75°FDecMax: 81°FAverage: 77°FMin: 74°F
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Les Cayes has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 7°C range. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 29°C and the mean temperature sits around 27°C. February 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.Les Cayes has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 13°F range. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 85°F and the mean temperature sits around 81°F. February is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 72°F and an average of 76°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 7°F between highs and lows.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mm250mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 27mmFebPrecipitation: 28mmMarPrecipitation: 48mmAprPrecipitation: 90mmMayPrecipitation: 88mmJunPrecipitation: 52mmJulPrecipitation: 55mmAugPrecipitation: 84mmSepPrecipitation: 100mmOctPrecipitation: 221mmNovPrecipitation: 109mmDecPrecipitation: 30mm
Precipitation
0in2in4in6in8inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 1.1inFebPrecipitation: 1.1inMarPrecipitation: 1.9inAprPrecipitation: 3.5inMayPrecipitation: 3.5inJunPrecipitation: 2inJulPrecipitation: 2.2inAugPrecipitation: 3.3inSepPrecipitation: 3.9inOctPrecipitation: 8.7inNovPrecipitation: 4.3inDecPrecipitation: 1.2in
Precipitation

Les Cayes is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 932 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 78 mm per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 221 mm of rainfall. November and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 27 mm. That's 194 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.Les Cayes is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 36.7 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 3.1 in per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 8.7 in of rainfall. November and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 1.1 in. That's 7.6 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/h15km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 10km/hFebWind Speed: 10km/hMarWind Speed: 10km/hAprWind Speed: 10km/hMayWind Speed: 12km/hJunWind Speed: 13km/hJulWind Speed: 11km/hAugWind Speed: 10km/hSepWind Speed: 9km/hOctWind Speed: 9km/hNovWind Speed: 8km/hDecWind Speed: 8km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 6mphFebWind Speed: 6mphMarWind Speed: 6mphAprWind Speed: 6mphMayWind Speed: 8mphJunWind Speed: 8mphJulWind Speed: 7mphAugWind Speed: 6mphSepWind Speed: 5mphOctWind Speed: 6mphNovWind Speed: 5mphDecWind Speed: 5mph
Wind Speed

Les Cayes 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 June, averaging 13km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, 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 5km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 9km/h in winter, 11km/h in spring, 12km/h in summer, 9km/h in autumn.Les Cayes is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 6mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is June, averaging 8mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, with average winds dropping to 5mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 3mph gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 6mph in winter, 7mph in spring, 7mph in summer, 5mph in autumn.

Best Time to Visit

Jan24°76°F
Feb24°76°F
Mar25°76°F
Apr25°77°F
May26°79°F
Jun27°80°F
Jul27°81°F
Aug27°81°F
Sep27°81°F
Oct26°79°F
Nov26°78°F
Dec25°77°F

The best time to visit Les Cayes is during January, February, March and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 25°C with modest rainfall averaging 33 mm per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 29°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Les Cayes is during January, February, March and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 76°F with modest rainfall averaging 1.3 in per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 85°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 Les Cayes 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 Les Cayes 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 °C72 °F
26 °C80 °F
10 km/h6 mph
27 mm1.1 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
22 °C72 °F
26 °C79 °F
10 km/h6 mph
28 mm1.1 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
23 °C73 °F
27 °C80 °F
10 km/h6 mph
48 mm1.9 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
23 °C74 °F
27 °C81 °F
10 km/h6 mph
90 mm3.5 in
0 cm0 in
May
24 °C76 °F
28 °C82 °F
12 km/h8 mph
88 mm3.5 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
25 °C77 °F
29 °C83 °F
13 km/h8 mph
52 mm2 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
25 °C78 °F
29 °C85 °F
11 km/h7 mph
55 mm2.2 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
26 °C78 °F
29 °C85 °F
10 km/h6 mph
84 mm3.3 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
25 °C78 °F
29 °C84 °F
9 km/h5 mph
100 mm3.9 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
25 °C77 °F
28 °C83 °F
9 km/h6 mph
221 mm8.7 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
24 °C75 °F
28 °C82 °F
8 km/h5 mph
109 mm4.3 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
23 °C74 °F
27 °C81 °F
8 km/h5 mph
30 mm1.2 in
0 cm0 in