Climate normals · 1970–2000
Gonaïves Climate
Gonaïves is a city in Haiti (06) with a population of about 84,961. Its average annual temperature is 26.6°C (80°F), with roughly 855 mm of rain per year.
26.6°C
Avg Temp
855
Precip (mm/yr)
Aug
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
Gonaïves Climate
Gonaïves has an average annual temperature of 26.6°C (80°F) and receives about 855 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is August and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
26.6°C
Avg Temp
855
Precip (mm/yr)
Aug
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 25° / 76° | 14 mm |
| February | 25° / 77° | 23 mm |
| March | 26° / 78° | 23 mm |
| April | 27° / 80° | 51 mm |
| May | 27° / 81° | 117 mm |
| June | 28° / 82° | 130 mm |
| July | 28° / 82° | 100 mm |
| August | 28° / 82° | 102 mm |
| September | 28° / 82° | 120 mm |
| October | 27° / 81° | 102 mm |
| November | 27° / 80° | 53 mm |
| December | 25° / 78° | 20 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Gonaïves
The most comfortable months to visit Gonaïves are typically January, February and December, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is August (around 34°C high). The coldest is January (near 19°C low). June is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit Gonaïves are typically January, February and December, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
Gonaïves, Haiti has an average annual temperature of 26.6°C and about 855 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is August and the coldest is January.
In August, the hottest month, daily highs in Gonaïves average about 34°C (93°F).
Monthly climate normals (1970–2000) sampled from WorldClim 2.1 at ~9 km resolution. Humidity derived from vapor pressure. City coordinates and population from GeoNames.