Weather in Les Cayes, Haiti 🇭🇹
Live weather in Les Cayes, currently 28°C with sunny. View the 7-day forecast, hourly conditions, and air quality index. Les Cayes is in Haiti — see weather across all major cities in Haiti, or browse the hottest cities right now worldwide.
28.3°C
feels like 32.1°C
Sunny
Current Weather in Les Cayes, Haiti Updated at 7:00 PM today
| 💧 Humidity: | 75% |
| 🌬️ Wind: | 12.2 kph (95°) |
| 🌡️ Pressure: | 1013.0 mb |
| 👁️ Visibility: | 10.0 km |
| 🌧️ Precipitation: | 0.0 mm |
| ☁️ Cloud Cover: | 5% |
| ☀️ UV Index: | 0.0 |
| 🌅 Sunrise: | 06:33 AM |
| 🌇 Sunset: | 07:29 PM |
What is the weather like in Les Cayes right now?
Les Cayes stays hot overnight at 28°C, with clear skies. Clear skies overhead — good conditions for stargazing tonight. It feels a little warmer than it reads, nearer 32°C. Expect a 12 kph breeze from the west. Sticky conditions — humidity is up at 75%.
Air quality is good right now (US EPA index 1, PM2.5 6) — fine for outdoor exercise. The sun rose at 06:33 AM and sets at 07:29 PM, for 12h 56m of daylight.
Rain is very likely today, a 73% chance with up to 7 mm forecast. Make the most of the next few hours — rain is set to start near 2pm. Today is about typical for August in Les Cayes.
Not much variation this week — highs near 31°C, lows about 25°C. For context, the record high for this date in Les Cayes is 34°C. Tonight's moon should be well worth a look under these clear skies.
Bottom line: it's a great day to be outside in Les Cayes.
7-Day Weather Forecast for Les Cayes, Haiti 🇭🇹
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Hourly Weather Forecast for Les Cayes, Haiti 🇭🇹 Today
Air Quality Index in Les Cayes, Haiti 🇭🇹 (AQI)
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| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| US EPA Index: | 1 (Good) |
| UK DEFRA Index: | 1 (Low) |
| CO: | 105.0 µg/m³ |
| O3: | 50.0 µg/m³ |
| NO2: | 0.8 µg/m³ |
| SO2: | 1.3 µg/m³ |
| PM2.5: | 6.4 µg/m³ |
| PM10: | 8.9 µg/m³ |
About Les Cayes
Les Cayes, Haiti’s southern port city, hugs the turquoise Caribbean along the Tiburon Peninsula. A relaxed coastal vibe permeates the streets, where vibrant market stalls spill out beneath pastel colonial facades. The city is the gateway to Île à Vache, a palm-fringed island just offshore, and to the dramatic Massif de la Hotte mountains rising inland. Fishing boats bob in the harbor, and the air carries a blend of sea salt and sizzling griot from roadside eateries. Though quieter than the capital, Les Cayes has a resilient energy, shaped by its history as a coffee and cotton port.
The climate fits a tropical wet‑and‑dry pattern (Köppen Aw). Summers, from May through October, are hot and sticky, with daytime highs hovering near 33°C (91°F) and high humidity. Rain is frequent, especially in May–June and again in September–October, when brief, heavy downpours are common. Winters, November to April, are noticeably more comfortable: temperatures drop to around 27°C (81°F) during the day, and humidity eases. Pack lightweight cottons, a rain jacket or umbrella for summer, and a light sweater for cooler evenings—especially along the coast. Sun protection is essential year-round.
The best time to visit weather‑wise is between late November and April, when skies are clearer and the risk of rain is lowest. The region falls within the Caribbean hurricane belt: from June through November, tropical storms can form, with greatest likelihood in August and September. These bring dangerous winds, storm surge, and flooding—sometimes cutting off roads to the interior. Occasional dry spells can occur in midsummer, but the real weather wildcard is the hurricane season, which demands caution. For calm sea breezes and sunny beach days, the winter months are ideal.
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