Gonaïves weather in April
In April, Gonaïves sees average daytime highs of 28°C and overnight lows near 23°C, with 20 mm of rain across 5.9 wet days and about 12.4 hours of daylight. It is the 8th-warmest and 8th-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 28°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 71% of the time in April, and the air most often feels muggy.
Daylight stretches from about 12 h 12 min at the start of April to 12 h 42 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, April is Gonaïves's 5th-clearest and 5th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Gonaïves's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 28°
- 8th warmest
- Overnight low
- 23°
- 5th coldest
- Rainfall
- 20 mm
- 5.9 wet days
- Daylight
- 12 h 24 min
- 5:38 AM – 6:04 PM
- Cloud cover
- 33%
- 5th clearest
- Wind
- 12 km/h
- 5th windiest
- Solar energy
- 6.66 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 7.4
- out of 10
Temperature in April
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 28°C through the month.
A typical April day in Gonaïves reaches about 28°C in the afternoon and slips back to 23°C overnight — a 5°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 26°C and 29°C. Set against its neighbours, April runs on par with March and on par with May.
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| Avg high (°C) | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 |
| Avg low (°C) | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 27 | 23 |
| 2 | 27 | 23 |
| 3 | 28 | 23 |
| 4 | 28 | 23 |
| 5 | 28 | 23 |
| 6 | 28 | 23 |
| 7 | 28 | 23 |
| 8 | 28 | 23 |
| 9 | 28 | 23 |
| 10 | 28 | 23 |
| 11 | 28 | 23 |
| 12 | 28 | 23 |
| 13 | 28 | 23 |
| 14 | 28 | 23 |
| 15 | 28 | 23 |
| 16 | 28 | 23 |
| 17 | 28 | 23 |
| 18 | 28 | 23 |
| 19 | 28 | 23 |
| 20 | 28 | 23 |
| 21 | 28 | 23 |
| 22 | 28 | 23 |
| 23 | 28 | 23 |
| 24 | 28 | 23 |
| 25 | 28 | 23 |
| 26 | 28 | 23 |
| 27 | 28 | 24 |
| 28 | 28 | 24 |
| 29 | 28 | 24 |
| 30 | 28 | 24 |
How April really feels in Gonaïves
Once humidity and wind are folded in, April averages 0 days that feel above 32°C and 0 that feel at or below 0°C — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
April sits comfortably in between — no days that feel dangerously hot or drop to a hard freeze once humidity and wind are folded in.
Gonaïves weather by month
How April compares with the rest of the year at a glance. April is the 8th-warmest and 8th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 27° / 22° | 9 | 1.9 | 11 | 8.4 |
| Feb | 27° / 22° | 8 | 1.7 | 11.3 | 8.5 |
| Mar | 27° / 22° | 10 | 2.7 | 11.9 | 8.2 |
| Apr | 28° / 23° | 20 | 5.9 | 12.4 | 7.4 |
| May | 28° / 24° | 53 | 13.3 | 12.9 | 5.6 |
| Jun | 29° / 25° | 46 | 13.1 | 13.2 | 4.9 |
| Jul | 30° / 26° | 39 | 11.2 | 13.1 | 5.0 |
| Aug | 30° / 26° | 58 | 14.2 | 12.7 | 4.6 |
| Sep | 29° / 25° | 85 | 17.2 | 12.1 | 4.4 |
| Oct | 29° / 25° | 66 | 13.8 | 11.6 | 5.2 |
| Nov | 28° / 24° | 29 | 5.9 | 11.1 | 6.6 |
| Dec | 28° / 23° | 8 | 2 | 10.8 | 8.1 |
Cloud cover in April
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 71% of the time in April.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 16% of April, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 14%. Skies tend to cloud over as the month goes on.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 90 | 90 | 90 | 90 | 90 | 89 | 89 | 89 | 89 | 89 | 89 | 88 | 88 | 88 | 87 | 87 | 87 | 87 | 86 | 86 | 85 | 84 | 84 | 83 | 83 | 82 | 82 | 81 | 81 | 80 |
| Cloudier (%) | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 20 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 90 | 10 |
| 2 | 90 | 10 |
| 3 | 90 | 10 |
| 4 | 90 | 10 |
| 5 | 90 | 10 |
| 6 | 89 | 11 |
| 7 | 89 | 11 |
| 8 | 89 | 11 |
| 9 | 89 | 11 |
| 10 | 89 | 11 |
| 11 | 89 | 11 |
| 12 | 88 | 12 |
| 13 | 88 | 12 |
| 14 | 88 | 12 |
| 15 | 87 | 13 |
| 16 | 87 | 13 |
| 17 | 87 | 13 |
| 18 | 87 | 13 |
| 19 | 86 | 14 |
| 20 | 86 | 14 |
| 21 | 85 | 15 |
| 22 | 84 | 16 |
| 23 | 84 | 16 |
| 24 | 83 | 17 |
| 25 | 83 | 17 |
| 26 | 82 | 18 |
| 27 | 82 | 18 |
| 28 | 81 | 19 |
| 29 | 81 | 19 |
| 30 | 80 | 20 |
Chance of precipitation in April
Gonaïves gets around 20 mm of rain over 5.9 wet days in April. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 20% and peaks near 30% on the wettest days. The odds climb toward the end of the month.
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| Rain chance (%) | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 10 |
| 2 | 10 |
| 3 | 11 |
| 4 | 11 |
| 5 | 11 |
| 6 | 12 |
| 7 | 12 |
| 8 | 13 |
| 9 | 13 |
| 10 | 14 |
| 11 | 15 |
| 12 | 16 |
| 13 | 17 |
| 14 | 18 |
| 15 | 19 |
| 16 | 20 |
| 17 | 21 |
| 18 | 23 |
| 19 | 24 |
| 20 | 25 |
| 21 | 25 |
| 22 | 26 |
| 23 | 27 |
| 24 | 27 |
| 25 | 28 |
| 26 | 28 |
| 27 | 29 |
| 28 | 29 |
| 29 | 30 |
| 30 | 30 |
Humidity in April
Most of April feels muggy — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, April lands in the muggy band about 58% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 91% of them.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Comfortable (%) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Humid (%) | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Muggy (%) | 68 | 67 | 68 | 67 | 67 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 64 | 63 | 63 | 62 | 62 | 60 | 59 | 57 | 56 | 55 | 53 | 51 | 49 | 47 | 45 | 44 | 42 | 41 | 40 |
| Oppressive (%) | 18 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 31 | 33 | 35 | 37 | 39 | 42 | 44 | 46 | 48 | 50 | 52 | 54 | 55 | 56 |
| Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 13 | 68 | 18 |
| 2 | 1 | 13 | 67 | 19 |
| 3 | 1 | 12 | 68 | 19 |
| 4 | 1 | 12 | 67 | 20 |
| 5 | 1 | 12 | 67 | 20 |
| 6 | 1 | 12 | 66 | 21 |
| 7 | 1 | 12 | 66 | 21 |
| 8 | 1 | 11 | 66 | 22 |
| 9 | 1 | 11 | 65 | 23 |
| 10 | 1 | 11 | 65 | 23 |
| 11 | 1 | 10 | 65 | 24 |
| 12 | 1 | 10 | 64 | 25 |
| 13 | 1 | 10 | 63 | 26 |
| 14 | 1 | 9 | 63 | 27 |
| 15 | 1 | 9 | 62 | 28 |
| 16 | 1 | 8 | 62 | 29 |
| 17 | 1 | 8 | 60 | 31 |
| 18 | 1 | 7 | 59 | 33 |
| 19 | 1 | 7 | 57 | 35 |
| 20 | 1 | 6 | 56 | 37 |
| 21 | 0 | 6 | 55 | 39 |
| 22 | 0 | 5 | 53 | 42 |
| 23 | 0 | 5 | 51 | 44 |
| 24 | 0 | 5 | 49 | 46 |
| 25 | 0 | 5 | 47 | 48 |
| 26 | 0 | 5 | 45 | 50 |
| 27 | 0 | 4 | 44 | 52 |
| 28 | 0 | 4 | 42 | 54 |
| 29 | 0 | 4 | 41 | 55 |
| 30 | 0 | 4 | 40 | 56 |
Wind in April
Winds average 12 km/h in April.
Across April, daily wind ranges from about 11 km/h on the calmest days to 12 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind speed (km/h) | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 |
| Feels | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12 | light breeze |
| 2 | 12 | light breeze |
| 3 | 12 | light breeze |
| 4 | 12 | light breeze |
| 5 | 12 | light breeze |
| 6 | 12 | light breeze |
| 7 | 12 | light breeze |
| 8 | 12 | light breeze |
| 9 | 12 | light breeze |
| 10 | 12 | light breeze |
| 11 | 12 | light breeze |
| 12 | 12 | light breeze |
| 13 | 12 | light breeze |
| 14 | 12 | calm |
| 15 | 12 | calm |
| 16 | 12 | calm |
| 17 | 12 | calm |
| 18 | 12 | calm |
| 19 | 12 | calm |
| 20 | 11 | calm |
| 21 | 11 | calm |
| 22 | 11 | calm |
| 23 | 11 | calm |
| 24 | 11 | calm |
| 25 | 11 | calm |
| 26 | 11 | calm |
| 27 | 11 | calm |
| 28 | 11 | calm |
| 29 | 11 | calm |
| 30 | 11 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in April
Daylight runs from about 12 h 12 min at the start of April to 12 h 42 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days grow by about 30 minutes over April. Sunrise moves from 5:50 AM to 5:28 AM, and sunset from 6:00 PM to 6:09 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.6 | 12.6 | 12.6 | 12.6 | 12.6 | 12.6 | 12.7 | 12.7 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 5:50 | 5:50 | 5:49 | 5:48 | 5:47 | 5:46 | 5:45 | 5:44 | 5:43 | 5:43 | 5:42 | 5:41 | 5:40 | 5:39 | 5:38 | 5:38 | 5:37 | 5:36 | 5:35 | 5:35 | 5:34 | 5:33 | 5:32 | 5:32 | 5:31 | 5:30 | 5:30 | 5:29 | 5:28 | 5:28 |
| Sunset (PM) | 6:00 | 6:01 | 6:01 | 6:01 | 6:01 | 6:02 | 6:02 | 6:02 | 6:02 | 6:03 | 6:03 | 6:03 | 6:03 | 6:04 | 6:04 | 6:04 | 6:05 | 6:05 | 6:05 | 6:05 | 6:06 | 6:06 | 6:06 | 6:07 | 6:07 | 6:07 | 6:08 | 6:08 | 6:08 | 6:09 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12.2 | 5:50 | 6:00 |
| 2 | 12.2 | 5:50 | 6:01 |
| 3 | 12.2 | 5:49 | 6:01 |
| 4 | 12.2 | 5:48 | 6:01 |
| 5 | 12.2 | 5:47 | 6:01 |
| 6 | 12.3 | 5:46 | 6:02 |
| 7 | 12.3 | 5:45 | 6:02 |
| 8 | 12.3 | 5:44 | 6:02 |
| 9 | 12.3 | 5:43 | 6:02 |
| 10 | 12.3 | 5:43 | 6:03 |
| 11 | 12.4 | 5:42 | 6:03 |
| 12 | 12.4 | 5:41 | 6:03 |
| 13 | 12.4 | 5:40 | 6:03 |
| 14 | 12.4 | 5:39 | 6:04 |
| 15 | 12.4 | 5:38 | 6:04 |
| 16 | 12.4 | 5:38 | 6:04 |
| 17 | 12.5 | 5:37 | 6:05 |
| 18 | 12.5 | 5:36 | 6:05 |
| 19 | 12.5 | 5:35 | 6:05 |
| 20 | 12.5 | 5:35 | 6:05 |
| 21 | 12.5 | 5:34 | 6:06 |
| 22 | 12.5 | 5:33 | 6:06 |
| 23 | 12.6 | 5:32 | 6:06 |
| 24 | 12.6 | 5:32 | 6:07 |
| 25 | 12.6 | 5:31 | 6:07 |
| 26 | 12.6 | 5:30 | 6:07 |
| 27 | 12.6 | 5:30 | 6:08 |
| 28 | 12.6 | 5:29 | 6:08 |
| 29 | 12.7 | 5:28 | 6:08 |
| 30 | 12.7 | 5:28 | 6:09 |
Solar energy in April
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in April, about 6.66 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 4.57 kWh/m² to a high of 6.9 kWh/m² in July across the year — April's 6.66 kWh/m² sits near the top of that range.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.6 | 6.6 | 6.6 | 6.6 | 6.6 | 6.6 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.7 |
| Level | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 2 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 3 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 4 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 5 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 6 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 7 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 8 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 9 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 10 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 11 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 12 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 13 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 14 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 15 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 16 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 17 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 18 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 19 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 20 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 21 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 22 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 23 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 24 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 25 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 26 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 27 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 28 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 29 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 30 | 6.7 | Intense |
Hazard calendar for Gonaïves
None of Gonaïves's seasonal hazards are active in April. The full-year calendar below shows when the rainy season, cyclone risk and dust haze do peak.
Gonaïves sits in the Atlantic hurricane belt; the season peaks August–October.
Is April a good time to visit Gonaïves?
Our two travel scores rate April for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
April is one of the better times to visit Gonaïves for general sightseeing. The water and warmth also suit a beach or pool day.
What to pack for Gonaïves in April
From April's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In April, Gonaïves sees daytime highs around 28°C and nights near 23°C. Pack light clothes and sun protection. About 6 days see rain.
Sea temperature near Gonaïves in April
The nearest coast averages about 28°C in April — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea at the nearest coast (about 21 km away) is warmest in August at about 30°C and coldest in February near 27°C.
The water stays above 20°C all year — warm enough for a swim any month.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea temperature (°C) | 28 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 28 |
| Comfort | Warm | Warm | Warm | Warm | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical |
| Sea temperature (°C) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 28 | Warm |
| Feb | 27 | Warm |
| Mar | 27 | Warm |
| Apr | 28 | Warm |
| May | 29 | Tropical |
| Jun | 29 | Tropical |
| Jul | 30 | Tropical |
| Aug | 30 | Tropical |
| Sep | 30 | Tropical |
| Oct | 30 | Tropical |
| Nov | 29 | Tropical |
| Dec | 28 | Tropical |
UV index in Gonaïves in April
Clear-sky midday UV in April peaks around 12 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Gonaïves peaks around August 10 at about 12 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 15 at about 7 (high).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — every month of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 8 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 7 | 7 |
| Level | Very high | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | Very high | High |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 8 | Very high |
| Feb | 10 | Very high |
| Mar | 12 | Extreme |
| Apr | 12 | Extreme |
| May | 12 | Extreme |
| Jun | 12 | Extreme |
| Jul | 12 | Extreme |
| Aug | 12 | Extreme |
| Sep | 11 | Extreme |
| Oct | 9 | Very high |
| Nov | 7 | Very high |
| Dec | 7 | High |
Air quality in Gonaïves in April
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where April falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Gonaïves is worst in June — around 29 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), about 2.4× the cleanest month (March, 12 µg/m³).
Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 14 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 19 | 29 | 27 | 24 | 19 | 20 | 17 | 15 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | Good | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 14 | Moderate |
| Feb | 12 | Moderate |
| Mar | 12 | Good |
| Apr | 13 | Moderate |
| May | 19 | Moderate |
| Jun | 29 | Moderate |
| Jul | 27 | Moderate |
| Aug | 24 | Moderate |
| Sep | 19 | Moderate |
| Oct | 20 | Moderate |
| Nov | 17 | Moderate |
| Dec | 15 | Moderate |
Where is Gonaïves?
Gonaïves sits at 19.4°N, 72.7°W, 5 m above sea level, in Haiti. The nearest listed city is Dessalines, 28 km away.
Topography around Gonaïves
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Gonaïves.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Gonaïves has significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 309 m around an average of 15 m above sea level; within 16 km, large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 1,059 m; within 80 km, very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 1,768 m.
The land around Gonaïves is covered by artificial surfaces (42%) and water (24%) within 3 km, grassland (30%) and water (27%) within 16 km, and water (43%) and grassland (30%) within 80 km.
Haiti travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 4
- Do Not Travel
- Power plugs
- Type A / B
- 110 V · 60 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 86% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $2,694
- 2025
- Happiness
- 3.6 / 10
- World Happiness, 2020
- Homicide rate
- 41.2
- per 100k, 2023
- Road deaths
- 18.8
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- Lower middle
- World Bank
- English
- Very low
- EF EPI 444
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Gonaïves (19.4475°, -72.6893°, elevation 5 m), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. Tropical-cyclone seasons are the published climatological basin seasons (NOAA National Hurricane Center / regional warning centres). Sea temperatures are the NOAA OISST v2.1 1991–2020 monthly climatology (public domain), sampled at the nearest ocean point. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Monthly air-quality (PM2.5) seasonality is from the CAMS EAC4 reanalysis (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service), scaled to the WHO annual mean where available. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).