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Grand Bois National Park

National Park

Mountainous national park in Haiti's Sud department protecting forested slopes and watersheds; it attracts hikers, conservationists and visitors interested in rural mountain communities.

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Grand Bois National Park essentials

Country: Haiti
Driest months: Dec-Feb
Pay in: Gourde (G)
Language: French, Haitian Creole
Emergency: 114

Grand Bois National Park at a Glance

When to Go

Best Time to Visit Grand Bois National Park

Dry season offers the most reliable access and safer hiking conditions.

Dry season
November-March · 20-30°C
Easier access on dirt roads and better conditions for wildlife viewing.
Wet season
May-October · 24-32°C
Lush vegetation but roads may be impassable after heavy rains.

Weather & Climate near Grand Bois National Park

Climate

Grand Bois National Park's climate is classified as Tropical Rainforest - Tropical Rainforest climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 13°C to 26°C. Heavy rainfall (2237 mm/year), wettest in October.

Air Quality: AQI 45 Good
Best Time to Visit
JanuaryFebruaryDecember
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
33°
Warmest Month
21°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Excellent 13° - 23° 18° 76 mm some cloud 72% 2.2 m/s 1.5 very high 11.0h
February Excellent 13° - 23° 18° 83 mm some cloud 69% 2.3 m/s 1.9 very high 11.4h
March Very Good 14° - 24° 19° 98 mm partly cloudy 68% 2.0 m/s 2.2 extreme 11.9h
April Very Good 15° - 24° 20° 168 mm partly cloudy 68% 2.1 m/s 2.4 extreme 12.4h
May Good 16° - 24° 20° 321 mm partly cloudy 71% 2.0 m/s 2.3 extreme 12.9h
June Good 17° - 25° 21° 210 mm partly cloudy 73% 2.2 m/s 2.4 extreme 13.1h
July Very Good 17° - 26° 21° 154 mm partly cloudy 73% 2.1 m/s 2.5 extreme 13.0h
August Very Good 17° - 26° 21° 247 mm partly cloudy 73% 2.4 m/s 2.4 extreme 12.6h
September Very Good 16° - 25° 21° 209 mm partly cloudy 74% 2.0 m/s 2.2 extreme 12.1h
October Very Good 16° - 25° 20° 420 mm partly cloudy 76% 2.1 m/s 1.8 very high 11.6h
November Very Good 15° - 24° 20° 168 mm partly cloudy 75% 2.0 m/s 1.5 very high 11.2h
December Excellent 14° - 23° 19° 83 mm some cloud 73% 2.2 m/s 1.4 high 10.9h
Getting There & Around

How to Get to Grand Bois National Park

Access is by road from nearby departmental centres; travel requires planning and local guides. Road conditions and security can vary-coordinate with local authorities or NGOs working in the region.

Tips for Visiting Grand Bois National Park

  • Organize visits with local conservation groups - road access can be limited and overnight stays require planning.
  • Bring malaria prophylaxis and basic first-aid: medical facilities are limited in remote Haitian parks.
  • Hire local guides to learn about endemic species and to support community conservation efforts.