May · Haiti
Best time to visit Cap-Haïtien in May Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Cap-Haïtien in May
Average temperature 28°C, 105 mm of rain, about 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 79% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
May score
5.5/10
Ranked #6 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 28°C
- Rainfall
- 105 mm
- Humidity
- 79%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 28
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
May in Cap-Haïtien scores 5.5/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - an above-average month (#6 of 12). Expect around 28°C, 105 mm of rain, and roughly 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Cap-Haïtien faces the Caribbean on Haiti's north coast, near the Citadelle and Sans-Souci palace.
May in Cap-Haïtien: mixed conditions, plan around the weather
Days in May average 28°C (82°F) and humidity near 79% — front-load outdoor plans before the heat builds and treat the middle of the day as indoor time.
105 mm of rain makes this a wet month here, though with about 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine there is still bright weather between the fronts.
That is 5.5/10 on the same scale — 6th of 12 months, versus 8/10 for the best month here.
Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination. That combination — decent conditions at the lowest rates of the year — is the best value window on this page.
If your dates are flexible, February is materially better in Cap-Haïtien — 2.5 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Cap-Haïtien in May?
- In May, Cap-Haïtien averages 28°C, 105 mm of rain, and about 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 5.5/10.
- Is May a good time to visit Cap-Haïtien?
- May earns a 5.5/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Cap-Haïtien in May?
- Expect about 105 mm of rain in May. Average humidity is 79% and there are about 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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