Cap-Haïtien weather in February
February in Cap-Haïtien: hot, a little rain, with clean air — one of the best months to visit.
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
#1 of 12 months in Cap-Haïtien · #249 of 1413 destinations to visit in February · comfort 88/100 (tier A)
- Days
- 26°C
- Nights
- 23°C
- Wet days
- 14
- Sun
- 10.4 h
- Humidity
- 80%
- Daylight
- 12 h
Traveller notes on Cap-Haïtien in February
Detailed February-specific trip reports for Cap-Haïtien are limited on the forum, though one visitor's arrival date lines up with Haiti's Carnaval season, which typically falls in February and draws real crowds and street celebrations to the country. Posters discussing Haiti more broadly consistently name the winter dry season, which February falls within, as the more comfortable and popular window to visit, with lower rainfall than the summer wet season. Given the limited destination-specific detail, this note is grounded in that broader Haiti dry-season pattern: warm days, comparatively lower humidity and rainfall than the summer months, plus the added draw of Carnaval-season energy for a February visit specifically.
Other months in Cap-Haïtien
Haiti's forum is candid that August sits inside hurricane season (June through November), and even without a named storm nearby you should expect a few severe rainstorms during any week-long stay - one traveler mentioned a Cap-Haïtien day trip getting delayed by heavy rain before clearing up. The heat is the more constant challenge: it's oppressive by mid-morning most days, humid enough that the rain barely cools things down. Plan outdoor sightseeing like the Citadelle for early morning and treat an afternoon downpour as the expected daily interruption rather than a surprise.
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Cap-Haïtien climate normals — February
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Cap-Haïtien in February
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
Peak crowdsKanaval, Rara season(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Cap-Haïtien's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Fair weatherCap-Haïtien's weather doesn't swing hard through the year — comfort stays fairly steady in every month.
What's on in Cap-Haïtien in February
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Festival
Kanaval
5–25 Feb · usuallyCarnivalCrowdedThe three days before Ash Wednesday are the biggest street event in the north, with bann a pye walking bands and floats along the boulevard. The national carnival rotates between cities and has been called off outright in bad years. Source ↗
- Festival
Rara season
10 Feb – 25 Apr · usuallyEaster & Holy WeekCrowdedFrom the first Sunday of Lent until Easter, rara bands walk the streets on Sunday nights with drums and bamboo vaksin horns, growing louder each week toward Holy Week. Many head for the Souvenance vodou gathering near Gonaïves at Easter. Source ↗
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Cap-Haïtien — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
Where is Cap-Haïtien?
Cap-Haïtien in February — FAQ
- Is February a good time to visit Cap-Haïtien?
- February in Cap-Haïtien: hot, a little rain, with clean air — one of the best months to visit. It ranks #1 of 12 months for Cap-Haïtien on SeasonMap's comfort score (88/100).
- What is the weather like in Cap-Haïtien in February?
- In February, Cap-Haïtien averages a daily high of 26.3°C and a low of 22.7°C, with about 69.9 mm of rain over roughly 13.6 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Cap-Haïtien in February?
- Cap-Haïtien has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 40 in February.
Within 300 km: Providenciales' Humpbacks in the Columbus Passage around 15 Jan – 15 Apr.