Nord, Haiti
Cap-Haïtien
Cap-Haïtien is a city in Nord, Haiti, close to the sea. It has a population of about 190,289 (2013). The climate is classified as tropical rainforest (Köppen Af), with .
Now30°C
Best timeJan–Mar
Population190,289
Local time10:59
19.76° N, 72.20° WElevation 7 mUTC−4 · Eastern Daylight Time
October: high / low30° / 24°
Rain this month200mm
Sea this month29°
Best timeJan–Mar
Best: Jan–Mar. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Cap-Haïtien at a glance
Sunrise · sunset06:46 · 18:2111 h 35 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous85% · Moonrise 15:58Next holiday1 NovemberAll Saints' DayNext eclipse20 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJan–Mar
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month30°C
Average high in September
Coolest month21°C
Average low in December
Wettest monthOctober
200 mm of rain
Driest monthFebruary
105 mm of rain
Warmest sea29°C
September
How Cap-Haïtien has grown
People living in the built-up area (40 km² today), every five years since 1975; 2030 is the projection.
+186%119k in 1975 → 340k in 2025Weather in Cap-Haïtien
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
30°C
Today hour by hourSunny · wind 5 km/h · humidity 65%
Today22 Oct31°23°3.9 mm
Fri23 Oct31°23°12.5 mm
Sat24 Oct30°23°10.5 mm
Sun25 Oct29°24°7.2 mm
Mon26 Oct30°23°12.3 mm
Tue27 Oct30°23°18.6 mm
Wed28 Oct29°22°4.9 mm
Thu29 Oct29°23°9.3 mm
Fri30 Oct30°23°2.5 mm
Sat31 Oct31°23°2.5 mm
When to go to Cap-Haïtien
Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 71 | 75 | 72 | 69 | 50 | 44 | 46 | 43 | 42 | 46 | 53 | 56 |
| High | 28° | 28° | 28° | 28° | 29° | 30° | 30° | 30° | 30° | 30° | 28° | 28° |
| Low | 21° | 21° | 21° | 22° | 23° | 24° | 25° | 24° | 24° | 24° | 23° | 21° |
| Rain (mm) | 146 | 105 | 118 | 147 | 200 | 135 | 114 | 150 | 168 | 200 | 203 | 124 |
| Wet days | 8 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 21 | 22 | 17 | 15 |
| Sea | 27° | 26° | 26° | 27° | 27° | 28° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 28° | 27° |
What's on in Cap-Haïtien
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Outdoors around Cap-Haïtien
Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.
CitadelleCamp sites
0.5 kmHabitation des LauriersViewpoints
0.9 kmNature around Cap-Haïtien
The sky over Cap-Haïtien
Earthquakes around Cap-Haïtien
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days1magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 195014magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record32within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
6.6Borgne 68 km ↗1962 · 69 km
6.2Port-de-Paix 18 km ↓1956 · 71 km
5.9Port-de-Paix 22 km ↖2018 · 91 km
5.8Imbert 7 km →1964 · 150 km
Tropical storms · Cap-Haïtien
C1Hurricane Isaias (2020)98 km · 130 km/hC1Hurricane Hanna (2008)53 km · 93 km/hTSTropical Storm Olga (2007)80 km · 74 km/hC1Hurricane Noel (2007)96 km · 74 km/hC3Hurricane Jeanne (2004)53 km · 74 km/hC1Hurricane Debby (2000)78 km · 93 km/hC4Hurricane Georges (1998)85 km · 120 km/hC3Hurricane Emily (1987)29 km · 102 km/h
Universities and research institutes
Université Chrétienne du Nord d’HaïtiUniversity or college · founded 1947
Université Franco-haïtienne du Cap-HaïtienUniversity or college · founded 2011
Université Roi Henri ChristopheUniversity or college · founded 2012
L'Hôpital Universitaire JustinienUniversity or college
Towns and villages around Cap-Haïtien
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
D’Espagne0.8 kmVigie1.4 kmBel Air1.7 kmBarrière Bouteille1.9 kmPoirrier2.1 kmPica2.1 kmSainte-Philomène2.2 kmGeorges2.2 kmLa Petite Anse2.8 kmLa Fague2.8 kmShada2.9 kmCamp Fort3.2 kmDucroix3.4 kmCormier3.9 kmVertières4 kmMagaeline4 kmNandon4.4 kmMartin4.4 kmCharrier4.6 kmFort Saint Michel4.8 kmDena4.8 kmBaudin4.8 kmLabadie5.1 kmGrand Doco5.1 kmLa Rue5.1 kmHaut du Cap5.1 kmBréda5.2 kmDéfraille5.5 kmFort Bely5.5 kmChatte Noire5.5 kmGaderas5.5 kmTi Charute5.6 kmDétrouille5.8 kmCharité5.8 kmPicard5.9 kmNan Jésus6.1 kmLa Voûte6.4 kmGalment6.5 kmClémentine6.9 kmDugléro7.2 kmFèbe7.3 kmBonnay7.4 kmQuartier-Morin8.2 kmBas Canal8.3 kmGuillaume8.3 kmLa Chapelle8.5 kmDuro8.5 kmMazères8.5 kmMarquis8.6 kmClérisse9.1 kmBarony9.2 kmTabary9.3 kmBord de Mer de Limonade9.4 kmLan Moleur9.8 kmPont Parois9.9 kmLalande10 kmBourjo10 kmCarrefour Parois11 kmCaïmittes11 kmSima11 kmMontolon11 kmLescamotier11 kmLa Chevalerie12 kmWelch12 kmGrande Place12 kmDescotières12 kmCa Douche12 kmDimini12 kmDestouches12 kmLa Genevré12 kmMédisant13 kmLimonade13 kmLacombe13 kmHaut Marré13 kmGradis13 kmLa Hatte13 kmFourrier13 kmGenivrée13 kmLa Hatte par le Roy13 kmMénard14 km
Cap-Haïtien from above
Around Cap-Haïtien15 places to see, do and reach nearby
Grande Rivière du NordNature8.6 kmNational History ParkNature21 kmRivière du LimbéNature22 kmMardi Gras ReefNature1.2 kmLe Grande MoutonNature2.0 kmLe BelierNature2.3 kmLe Petit MoutonNature2.4 kmGrammont ShoalNature2.9 kmMorne JeanMountain2.9 kmGrande-Rivière-du-NordPlace20 kmMilotPlace17 kmLimbéPlace22 kmTrou-du-NordPlace24 kmLimonadePlace13 kmAcul-du-NordPlace15 km
Getting to Cap-Haïtien
Cap Haitien International AirportCAP
3.8 kmToussaint Louverture International AirportPAP
132 kmGregorio Luperon International AirportPOP
170 kmPlaces near Cap-Haïtien
Places with a climate like Cap-Haïtien
Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Cap-Haïtien?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, February and March offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Cap-Haïtien.
What is the hottest month in Cap-Haïtien?
September is the warmest month, with average highs of 30°C and lows of 24°C.
What is the coldest month in Cap-Haïtien?
December is the coldest month, with average highs of 28°C and lows of 21°C.
What is the rainiest month in Cap-Haïtien?
October is the wettest month with about 200 mm of precipitation on 22 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Cap-Haïtien?
The sea is warmest in September at about 29°C and coolest in February at about 26°C.