Grande Colline National Park

National Park Haiti's mountainous national park conserving watersheds and forests

Highland protected area in Haiti’s Sud department with steep terrain and forested hillsides; visited by hikers, researchers and local communities engaged in conservation work.

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Grande Colline National Park
18.4042, -74.1028

How to Get to Grande Colline National Park #

Access is by regional roads from departmental centers; travel and safety conditions can vary. Coordinate with local guides and authorities for secure routing and current access information.

Tips for Visiting Grande Colline National Park #

  • Plan logistics carefully: road access and accommodations near the park are limited.
  • Hire local guides who can arrange safe routes and give context on endemic species.
  • Support community-run conservation initiatives - they often provide the best local knowledge and ethical ways to visit.

Best Time to Visit Grande Colline National Park #

The dry season is best for reliable access and safer hiking conditions.

Dry season
November-March · 20-30°C
Easier access on dirt roads and trails during drier months.
Wet season
May-October · 24-32°C
Lush vegetation but more difficult travel; some routes may be impassable.

Weather & Climate near Grande Colline National Park #

Climate

Grande Colline National Park's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 8°C to 21°C. Heavy rainfall (2307 mm/year), wettest in October.

Air Quality: AQI 50 Good
Best Time to Visit
DecemberJanuaryFebruary
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
33°
Warmest Month
21°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coolest month with highs of 18°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (61 mm).

73 Very Good

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
18°
72%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

61 mm
Rainfall
2.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.5
UV Index
Very High
11.0h daylight

February

February is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (73 mm).

73 Very Good

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
18°
69%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

73 mm
Rainfall
2.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.9
UV Index
Very High
11.4h daylight

March

March is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 9°C. Regular rainfall (99 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

69 Good

Comfort

14°
Feels Like Cool
14°C
Temperature
20°
68%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

99 mm
Rainfall
2.0 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.2
UV Index
Extreme
11.9h daylight

April

April is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 10°C. Significant rainfall (176 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

63 Good

Comfort

15°
Feels Like Cool
15°C
Temperature
10° 20°
68%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

176 mm
Rainfall
2.2 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.4
UV Index
Extreme
12.4h daylight

May

May is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 11°C. Heavy rain (331 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

59 Acceptable

Comfort

15°
Feels Like Cool
15°C
Temperature
11° 20°
71%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

331 mm
Rainfall
2.2 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.3
UV Index
Extreme
12.9h daylight

June

June is cool with muggy conditions (dew point 23°C). Heavy rain (221 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

59 Acceptable

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
13° 20°
73%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

221 mm
Rainfall
2.4 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.4
UV Index
Extreme
13.1h daylight

July

July is cool with muggy conditions (dew point 23°C). Significant rainfall (175 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

65 Good

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
12° 21°
73%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

175 mm
Rainfall
2.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.5
UV Index
Extreme
13.0h daylight

August

August is cool with muggy conditions (dew point 23°C). Heavy rain (264 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

63 Good

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
12° 21°
73%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

264 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.4
UV Index
Extreme
12.6h daylight

September

September is cool with muggy conditions (dew point 23°C). Heavy rain (239 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

63 Good

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
12° 21°
74%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

239 mm
Rainfall
2.3 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.2
UV Index
Extreme
12.1h daylight

October

October is cool with muggy conditions (dew point 23°C). The wettest month with heavy rain (455 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

63 Good

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
12° 20°
76%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

455 mm
Rainfall
2.4 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.8
UV Index
Very High
11.6h daylight

November

November is cool with muggy conditions (dew point 22°C). Significant rainfall (156 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

63 Good

Comfort

15°
Feels Like Cool
15°C
Temperature
11° 19°
75%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

156 mm
Rainfall
2.2 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.5
UV Index
Very High
11.2h daylight

December

December is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (57 mm).

75 Very Good

Comfort

14°
Feels Like Cool
14°C
Temperature
10° 18°
73%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

57 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.4
UV Index
High
10.9h daylight

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