Haiti — Sea Water Temperature and Annual Ranges
Up-to-date sea water temperatures for the coasts of Haiti. Learn about today’s conditions, monthly averages, and how the surrounding seas and oceans vary by season. We find every place where you can swim and show you the water temperature there today and throughout the year.
Sea Water Temperature Along the Coast
Chart of Average Temperature Changes Over the Last 60 Days
Places with the Warmest Sea Water Today
The Most Popular Seaside Places
- Miragoane83°F
- Belle Anse83°F
- Dame Marie82°F
- Port Au Prince83°F
- Labadie81°F
- Gonave Island83°F
- Saint-Louis-du-Nord81°F
- Cap-Haïtien81°F
- Port-de-Paix81°F
- Jeremie82°F
- Le Borgne81°F
- Grand Sallne83°F
- Île-à-Vache85°F
- Jacmel83°F
- Gonaives83°F
- Anse Rouge82°F
- Petite-Rivière-de-Nippes83°F
- Grand Goâve83°F
- Petit-Goâve83°F
- Roche A Bateau83°F
Coastal Seas and Oceans
Water Temperature and Swimming Overview
Regions and Map
Water Temperature Trends
Haiti’s coastal waters are warm year-round, making swimming and snorkeling attractive activities for visitors and locals. Typical sea surface temperatures generally range from about 25–30 °C (77–86 °F) depending on season and location. Winters (December–February) are mildest, with waters usually around 25–27 °C (77–81 °F). Spring (March–May) sees a gentle rise to roughly 26–28 °C (79–82 °F). The warmest period is late spring through summer (June–August), when coastal temperatures commonly reach 28–30 °C (82–86 °F). In autumn (September–November) temperatures tend to remain warm, generally 27–29 °C (81–84 °F) before cooling slightly in winter. Northern Atlantic-facing shores can be a degree or two cooler than southern Caribbean-facing beaches, but overall variation is modest.
Swimming Conditions
Swimming is widely permitted and popular because the water temperatures are comfortable without wetsuits and many beaches, bays and coral-fringed areas are suitable for bathing and snorkeling. However, conditions can limit safe swimming: the hurricane and rainy season (June–November) brings heavier seas, stronger currents and the potential for pollution from runoff, while localized contamination near urban outflows can affect water quality after storms. Rip currents, rocky shorelines and limited lifeguard coverage at some sites are additional concerns. Where beaches are well maintained and weather is calm, the warm tropical waters around Haiti offer excellent opportunities for swimming, snorkeling and other water activities year-round.