The weather becomes drier and more stable through November, making it a better month for travel than the summer. Crowds and prices increase toward the end of the year's peak season.
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Average daily low and high (°C) and monthly rainfall. The badge shows how it feels, allowing for humidity.
Average temperature across Haiti in November.
Nord and Nord-Est
Dry-season conditions return in December: crisp, airy mornings and warm afternoons around Cap-Haïtien make outdoor visits to the Citadelle and Sans-Souci Palace especially pleasant. Cruise calls increase and small hotels fill for holiday visitors, so book early if you want popular beachfront or historical-site accommodations. Evenings are breezy - a light sweater suffices for nights on the plateau.
Ouest and Plaine du Cul-de-Sac
November sees a clearer return to trade-wind conditions with mornings that feel crisp compared to the summer months; humidity drops and outdoor markets hum. Ideal day trips - such as a morning boat to Île à Vache or a drive to Kenscoff for cooler air - become plausible without the constant threat of afternoon storms. Pack a light sweater for the hilltops at dawn.
rice plains and floodplain
November sees much of the standing water recede and travel becomes noticeably easier; mornings are fresher and humidity diminishes. Rice fields may be harvested and local markets bustle with produce, offering good opportunities to see rural life. Pack layers for variable mornings and plan drives to avoid late-afternoon showers, which are rare compared to summer.
Tiburon Peninsula and Île-à-Vache
November’s trade winds start to return and humidity drops, restoring comfortable beach conditions along Les Cayes and Jacmel; sea clarity improves for snorkeling and diving. Small boat services pick up again as operators prepare for the high season; November is a good shoulder-month choice to avoid crowds but still get good weather. A light sweater may be useful for breezy evenings on the water.
Massif de la Selle, Kenscoff, Pic la Selle
November brings crisp mornings and progressively drier days - a return of good hiking weather with cooler nights and clear vistas from Pic la Selle and surrounding ridges. The lower humidity makes long walks more pleasant and mountain lodges prepare for the incoming tourist season. Pack warm layers for dawn and dusk, and expect busy weekends as city residents escape to the hills.
All Saints and associated Gede (spirit) observances on November 1-2 see cultural and religious events in several communities.
See how November compares with the rest of the year, then read the full guide.