Désarmes Travel Guide

City City in Artibonite, Haiti

An Artibonite market town surrounded by rice fields, Désarmes attracts visitors interested in rural agriculture, riverside walks, local markets and straightforward country cooking.

Costs

Low-cost rural budget

Expect $25-45 daily for basic lodging, food and local transport.

Safety

High-risk, travel cautiously

High-risk region; Artibonite sees crime and infrastructure issues - travel with care.

Best Time

November-April (best months)

Visit in the dry season to avoid heavy rains and poor road conditions.

In This Guide

Why Visit Désarmes?
Top Things to Do
Plan Your Visit
Where to Stay
Where to Eat

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Weather

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Population

15,594

Infrastructure & Convenience

Basic rural infrastructure, limited transport and few tourist amenities.

Popularity

Almost no tourism; region is primarily agricultural and locally focused.

Known For

rice-producing plains, agricultural economy, rural markets, river irrigation, peasant farming, local markets, traditional Creole culture, flatlands

Désarmes sits in Haiti's Artibonite region, the country's main rice-producing area.

Why Visit Désarmes? #

Désarmes sits amid the Artibonite’s broad agricultural plains and attracts visitors interested in rural Haitian life and rice-farming landscapes. Canal-fed fields, market trade and seasonal planting rhythms define the area, and local eateries serve hearty dishes built around plantain and pork. Photographers and cultural travelers will find open skies, working farms and authentic market scenes.

Top Things to Do in Désarmes

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Cathedral of Our Lady of the Assumption, Port-au-Prince

Former cathedral in Port-au-Prince, severely earthquake-damaged

Church

Trou Caïman

Freshwater lake near Port-au-Prince, recreational site

Lake

Best Time to Visit Désarmes #

Désarmes lies in a warmer coastal plain of Artibonite with hot, wet summers and a clear dry season. For reliable travel, choose December-April.

Dry Season

December - April · 25°C to 31°C (77°F to 88°F)

Hot, dry conditions perfect for fieldwork and river access; expect bright, sunny days.

Wet Season

May - November · 25°C to 32°C (77°F to 90°F)

Heavy rains and higher humidity make agricultural landscapes lush but travel and road access can be disrupted.

Hurricane Peak

August - October · 25°C to 32°C (77°F to 90°F)

Peak storm season with risk of severe weather and infrastructure impacts-plan carefully or avoid these months.

Best Time to Visit Désarmes #

Climate

Désarmes's climate is classified as Tropical Savanna - Tropical Savanna climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 18°C to 34°C. Abundant rainfall (1256 mm/year), wettest in May with a pronounced dry season.

Best Time to Visit

JanuaryFebruaryDecember

Temperature & Rainfall

Temperature Range

39°

Warmest Month

16°

Coldest Month

Monthly Conditions

January

January is warm with highs of 31°C and lows of 18°C. The driest month with just 11 mm and mostly sunny skies.

95 Ideal

Comfort

24°

Feels Like Warm

24°C

Temperature

18° – 31°

69%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

11 mm

Rainfall

1.4 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.7

UV Index

Very High

11.0h daylight

February

February is warm with highs of 31°C and lows of 18°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.

93 Ideal

Comfort

25°

Feels Like Warm

25°C

Temperature

18° – 31°

65%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

22 mm

Rainfall

1.5 m/s

Wind

Calm

2.0

UV Index

Extreme

11.4h daylight

March

March is warm with highs of 32°C and lows of 19°C. Light rainfall.

91 Ideal

Comfort

26°

Feels Like Warm

26°C

Temperature

19° – 32°

63%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

28 mm

Rainfall

1.6 m/s

Wind

Calm

2.4

UV Index

Extreme

11.9h daylight

April

April is warm with highs of 32°C and lows of 20°C. Moderate rainfall (75 mm).

83 Excellent

Comfort

26°

Feels Like Warm

26°C

Temperature

20° – 32°

63%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

75 mm

Rainfall

1.4 m/s

Wind

Calm

2.6

UV Index

Extreme

12.4h daylight

May

May is warm with highs of 32°C and lows of 21°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (195 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

75 Very Good

Comfort

27°

Feels Like Warm

27°C

Temperature

21° – 32°

65%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

195 mm

Rainfall

1.4 m/s

Wind

Calm

2.6

UV Index

Extreme

12.9h daylight

June

June is hot, feeling like 29°C. Significant rainfall (180 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

67 Good

Comfort

29°

Feels Like Hot

27°C

Temperature

22° – 33°

63%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

180 mm

Rainfall

1.4 m/s

Wind

Calm

2.6

UV Index

Extreme

13.1h daylight

July

July is hot, feeling like 29°C. Significant rainfall (174 mm).

69 Good

Comfort

29°

Feels Like Hot

28°C

Temperature

22° – 33°

61%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

174 mm

Rainfall

1.3 m/s

Wind

Calm

2.7

UV Index

Extreme

13.0h daylight

August

August is the hottest month, feeling like 29°C. Significant rainfall (191 mm).

69 Good

Comfort

29°

Feels Like Hot

28°C

Temperature

22° – 34°

64%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

191 mm

Rainfall

1.5 m/s

Wind

Calm

2.7

UV Index

Extreme

12.6h daylight

September

September is hot, feeling like 29°C. Significant rainfall (174 mm).

69 Good

Comfort

29°

Feels Like Hot

27°C

Temperature

22° – 33°

68%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

174 mm

Rainfall

1.4 m/s

Wind

Calm

2.4

UV Index

Extreme

12.1h daylight

October

October is warm with highs of 33°C and lows of 21°C. Significant rainfall (147 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

69 Good

Comfort

27°

Feels Like Warm

27°C

Temperature

21° – 33°

72%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

147 mm

Rainfall

1.3 m/s

Wind

Calm

2.1

UV Index

Extreme

11.6h daylight

November

November is warm with highs of 32°C and lows of 20°C. Moderate rainfall (44 mm).

89 Excellent

Comfort

26°

Feels Like Warm

26°C

Temperature

20° – 32°

73%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

44 mm

Rainfall

1.4 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.7

UV Index

Very High

11.2h daylight

December

December is warm with highs of 31°C and lows of 19°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.

93 Ideal

Comfort

25°

Feels Like Warm

25°C

Temperature

19° – 31°

71%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

15 mm

Rainfall

1.3 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.6

UV Index

Very High

10.9h daylight

How to Get to Désarmes

By Air

By Train & Bus

Where to Stay in Désarmes #

Budget

Town centre - $5-30/night

Very small town with limited to no formal lodging. Budget travelers should plan for basic guest rooms or stay in nearby larger towns.

Mid-Range

Limited - nearest mid-range in Gonaïves/Saint-Marc - $30-80/night

Mid-range hotels are scarce in Désarmes. More options exist in departmental centres like Gonaïves or Saint-Marc, a drive away.

Luxury

None locally - nearest luxury in larger towns - $100+/night

No luxury hotels in town. Travelers seeking higher-end accommodation should head to larger coastal cities for resort options.

Where to Eat in Désarmes #

Nearby Cities #