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Grande Colline National Park

National Park

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 essentials

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

Grande Colline National Park at a Glance

Things to Do
When to Go

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
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Very Good 8° - 18° 13° 61 mm some cloud 72% 2.6 m/s 1.5 very high 11.0h
February Very Good 8° - 18° 13° 73 mm some cloud 69% 2.5 m/s 1.9 very high 11.4h
March Good 9° - 20° 14° 99 mm partly cloudy 68% 2.0 m/s 2.2 extreme 11.9h
April Good 10° - 20° 15° 176 mm partly cloudy 68% 2.2 m/s 2.4 extreme 12.4h
May Acceptable 11° - 20° 15° 331 mm partly cloudy 71% 2.2 m/s 2.3 extreme 12.9h
June Acceptable 13° - 20° 16° 221 mm partly cloudy 73% 2.4 m/s 2.4 extreme 13.1h
July Good 12° - 21° 17° 175 mm partly cloudy 73% 2.5 m/s 2.5 extreme 13.0h
August Good 12° - 21° 17° 264 mm partly cloudy 73% 2.8 m/s 2.4 extreme 12.6h
September Good 12° - 21° 17° 239 mm partly cloudy 74% 2.3 m/s 2.2 extreme 12.1h
October Good 12° - 20° 16° 455 mm partly cloudy 76% 2.4 m/s 1.8 very high 11.6h
November Good 11° - 19° 15° 156 mm partly cloudy 75% 2.2 m/s 1.5 very high 11.2h
December Very Good 10° - 18° 14° 57 mm some cloud 73% 2.7 m/s 1.4 high 10.9h
Getting There & Around

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.