Tigwav climate
Tigwav (Haiti) has a hot semi-arid climate (Köppen BSh). The average temperature over the year is 29 °C83 °F, and about 538 mm21 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Tigwav climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3086 | 2475 | 2781 | 230.9 |
| Feb | 3086 | 2475 | 2781 | 180.7 |
| Mar | 3087 | 2476 | 2781 | 251.0 |
| Apr | 3188 | 2578 | 2883 | 341.3 |
| May | 3188 | 2679 | 2984 | 612.4 |
| Jun | 3289 | 2780 | 2985 | 441.7 |
| Jul | 3391 | 2781 | 3086 | 341.3 |
| Aug | 3391 | 2781 | 3086 | 552.2 |
| Sep | 3290 | 2781 | 3085 | 542.1 |
| Oct | 3188 | 2780 | 2984 | 943.7 |
| Nov | 3087 | 2678 | 2883 | 672.6 |
| Dec | 3086 | 2577 | 2882 | 301.2 |
| Year | 3391 | 2475 | 2983 | 53821 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 68% | 38% | 4.9 | 11:08 |
| Feb | 66% | 40% | 5.5 | 11:31 |
| Mar | 66% | 48% | 6.1 | 11:00 |
| Apr | 67% | 54% | 6.4 | 12:32 |
| May | 70% | 63% | 6.2 | 12:00 |
| Jun | 70% | 58% | 6.5 | 13:14 |
| Jul | 68% | 53% | 6.7 | 13:08 |
| Aug | 69% | 55% | 6.4 | 12:45 |
| Sep | 71% | 59% | 6.0 | 12:13 |
| Oct | 73% | 58% | 5.3 | 11:41 |
| Nov | 72% | 47% | 4.8 | 11:14 |
| Dec | 69% | 36% | 4.7 | 11:02 |
Humid. = average relative humidity at 2 m; cloud = average cloud amount; solar = average daily solar energy reaching the ground in kWh/m² (all-sky); daylight in hours:minutes, calculated for the 15th of each month.
What the climate of Tigwav is like
The warmest month is August, with an average high of 33 °C91 °F and a low of 27 °C81 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average 30 °C86 °F and lows 24 °C75 °F. Seasonal differences are small — just 3 °C5.5 °F between the warmest and the coolest month.
Annual precipitation is moderate at about 538 mm21 in. The wettest three-month stretch is September–November, which brings 40% of the annual total. Months with less than 20 mm0.8 in on average: February. The wettest month is October (94 mm3.7 in), the driest is February (18 mm0.7 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 66% in February to 73% in October. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 36%) are typical of December. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 7 km/h (4 mph) in September to 9 km/h (6 mph) in January. Daylight lasts from about 11.0 hours in December to 13.2 hours in June.
Best time to visit Tigwav
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are November–March: average highs of 30 °C86 °F to 30 °C87 °F with 18 mm0.7 in to 67 mm2.6 in of precipitation per month.
The most challenging month is October, which is hot, with average highs of 31 °C88 °F.
Comfort score: months are ranked by how close they come to an average high of 21–28 °C (70–82 °F), lows above 5 °C (41 °F), little precipitation and moderate humidity. The best-ranked months of each place are recommended, even where none meets all of these. These are general rules of thumb applied to long-term averages.
What to pack for Tigwav
- Wetter months (May, August–November) — highs 3087 to 33 °C91 °F, lows 2678 to 27 °C81 °F, about 66 mm2.6 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water.
- Drier months (December–April, June and July) — highs 3086 to 33 °C91 °F, lows 2475 to 27 °C81 °F, about 30 mm1.2 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water.
How Tigwav compares
Compared with Jacmel, about 41 km to the southeast, Tigwav is on average 0.4 °C0.8 °F warmer and receives 8% less precipitation (538 mm21 in vs 584 mm23 in). The difference is largest in July (0.8 °C1.5 °F warmer).
Of the 9 places in Haiti covered by World Climates, Tigwav is the 3rd warmest by annual mean temperature and the 6th wettest by annual precipitation. See all of them on the Haiti climate page.
Places in other countries with the most similar temperature and rainfall pattern: Punto Fijo (Venezuela, BSh), La Romana (Dominican Republic, BSh) and Guantánamo (Cuba, BSh).
Nearby places
- Jacmel 41 km · 28 °C83 °F · 584 mm23 in
- Arcahaie 53 km · 29 °C84 °F · 499 mm20 in
- Port-au-Prince 57 km · 29 °C84 °F · 509 mm20 in
- Saint-Marc 78 km · 27 °C81 °F · 499 mm20 in
- Les Cayes 97 km · 28 °C82 °F · 797 mm31 in
- Dessalines 99 km · 28 °C82 °F · 542 mm21 in
- Cap-Haïtien 163 km · 27 °C81 °F · 653 mm26 in
- Port-de-Paix 168 km · 27 °C81 °F · 700 mm28 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Tigwav?
August is the warmest month in Tigwav, with an average high of 33 °C (91 °F) and an average low of 27 °C (81 °F).
What is the coldest month in Tigwav?
January is the coldest month, with an average high of 30 °C (86 °F) and an average low of 24 °C (75 °F).
When does it rain the most in Tigwav?
October is the wettest month with about 94 mm (3.7 in) of precipitation; February is the driest with about 18 mm (0.7 in).
What is the best time to visit Tigwav?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are November–March.
About this data
All figures are 25-year averages (January 2001 – December 2025) from the NASA POWER project. Temperature, humidity, wind and precipitation come from the MERRA-2 reanalysis (precipitation is the bias-corrected MERRA-2 product), cloud and solar values from CERES satellite data. They describe a grid cell of roughly 50–70 km, not a single weather station, so they can differ from airport records — most of all on coasts, in mountains and for rainfall. Average highs and lows are the monthly mean temperature plus/minus half of the average daily temperature range. Counts of rainy days are not part of this dataset.
The grid cell’s average elevation is 134 m, while Tigwav lies at about 16 m. Temperatures on this page were therefore adjusted by +0.8 °C1.4 °F using the standard lapse rate of 6.5 °C per 1,000 m.