Travel advisory · HaitiGovernments advise against all travel to Haiti.Advice depends on your passport. Read your own government's advice before you book.Official advice
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Also named by one government: Artibonite Department (France), Bas-Delmas (Germany), Carrefour (Germany), Carrefour Drouillard (Germany), Champs-de-Mars (Germany), Cité Militaire (Germany), Croix-des-Bouquets (Germany), Delmas 31 (Italy), Fontamara (Germany), Gran Ravine (Italy), Jean-Marie Vincent (Germany), Port-au-Prince road entry and exit (France), Portail Leogane (Italy), Saint Marc–Les Gonaïves road (RN1) (France), Santo (Germany), Ti Bwa (Italy), Torcelle (Germany), Tortue Island (France), Toussant Brave (Germany), Village-de-Dieux (Germany), Wharf Jeremie (Italy), Zone between Croix-des-Bouquets and Étang Saumâtre (incl. Thomazeau, Ganthier) (France)
| Government | Advice | Updated | Read the advice |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom (FCDO) | FCDO advises against all travel to Haiti | – | Read the advice |
| United States (State Dept) | Level 4: Do Not Travel | Jul 10, 2026 | Read the advice |
| Canada (Global Affairs) | Avoid all travel to Haiti | – | Read the advice |
| Germany (Auswärtiges Amt) | Reisewarnung: vor Reisen nach Haiti wird gewarnt | Oct 13, 2026 | Read the advice |
| New Zealand (SafeTravel) | Do not travel (level 4 of 4) | – | Read the advice |
| France (Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs) | Formellement déconseillé : ensemble du pays | – | Read the advice |
Checked daily from the governments' published advice; last checked Nov 2, 2026. RoamLedger summarises official advice; it is not advice from any government.
Haiti
Haiti rewards travelers who want a close look at history, with the Citadelle Laferrière above Cap-Haïtien, northern coast towns and mountain roads as the main draw.
Haiti occupies the western third of Hispaniola, the island it shares with the Dominican Republic. Haitian Creole and French are the official languages. The country declared independence in 1804, becoming the first independent Black republic. Mountains rise behind much of the coast. In the north, the Citadelle Laferrière was begun in 1805 and sits on a mountain above Cap-Haïtien, with the Sans-Souci Palace at Milot nearby.
Plan several days in one region rather than a short stop, since mountain roads are slow and conditions can change. Cap-Haïtien is a practical base for the Citadelle, which lies a drive away. Check current government travel advice before you book. The drier months, roughly December to April, are the easiest time to travel. Hurricane season runs June to November.
Five things to know before Haiti
- Read the current travel advisory first
Governments including the UK and US advise against all travel to all or large parts of Haiti. Most travel insurance will not cover you where your government advises against travel. UK travel advice
- Check with your insurer before anything else
Ask your insurer in writing whether you are covered for medical care and evacuation in Haiti. Many policies exclude travel against government advice. Travel insurance
- Know that consular help is very limited
The UK has no consular staff in Haiti and helps British nationals from its embassy in the Dominican Republic. Other countries may have similar limits.
- Plan for emergency services that may not come
Do not count on a quick police or ambulance response. Save your embassy's contact details and your insurer's assistance line offline before you go.
- Check entry rules and flights for your passport
Visa rules and flight schedules can change at short notice. Confirm entry with Haiti's embassy and flights directly with your airline before you plan. Visas and entry
Haiti travel guides
Practical guides from writers who live there.
Punta Cana, Santo Domingo and Samaná, on the same island
Read the guideSanto DomingoThe Colonial Zone and the capital next door
Read the guideJamaicaMontego Bay, Negril and Ocho Rios, west across the sea
Read the guideVisas and entryHow to check Haiti entry rules for your passport
Read the guideTravel insuranceWhy cover may not apply when the UK advises against travel
Read the guideAll of the CaribbeanIsland guides with open entry rules
Read the guide
Destinations in Haiti
When to go
- Rainy days
- Best
- JanuaryClear3 rainy daysHigh31°Low20°Dry, warmJanuaryClear
Best
- High
- 31°
- Low
- 20°
- Precipitation
- 13 mm
- Rainy days
- 3
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Dry, warm
- FebruaryClear4 rainy daysHigh31°Low21°DryFebruaryClear
Best
- High
- 31°
- Low
- 21°
- Precipitation
- 23 mm
- Rainy days
- 4
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Dry
- MarchPartly cloudy9 rainy daysHigh31°Low21°Warm, dryMarchPartly cloudy
Best
- High
- 31°
- Low
- 21°
- Precipitation
- 44 mm
- Rainy days
- 9
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Warm, dry
- AprilRain13 rainy daysHigh31°Low22°Rains beginAprilRain
- High
- 31°
- Low
- 22°
- Precipitation
- 69 mm
- Rainy days
- 13
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Rains begin
- MayPartly cloudy10 rainy daysHigh32°Low23°Wet seasonMayPartly cloudy
- High
- 32°
- Low
- 23°
- Precipitation
- 68 mm
- Rainy days
- 10
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Wet season
- JunePartly cloudy7 rainy daysHigh34°Low24°Hurricane seasonJunePartly cloudy
- High
- 34°
- Low
- 24°
- Precipitation
- 33 mm
- Rainy days
- 7
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Hurricane season
- JulyPartly cloudy8 rainy daysHigh34°Low24°HotJulyPartly cloudy
- High
- 34°
- Low
- 24°
- Precipitation
- 48 mm
- Rainy days
- 8
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Hot
- AugustPartly cloudy12 rainy daysHigh34°Low24°Hurricane riskAugustPartly cloudy
- High
- 34°
- Low
- 24°
- Precipitation
- 107 mm
- Rainy days
- 12
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Hurricane risk
- SeptemberRain14 rainy daysHigh33°Low24°Hurricane peakSeptemberRain
- High
- 33°
- Low
- 24°
- Precipitation
- 87 mm
- Rainy days
- 14
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Hurricane peak
- OctoberRain13 rainy daysHigh32°Low23°Storm risk, rainOctoberRain
- High
- 32°
- Low
- 23°
- Precipitation
- 103 mm
- Rainy days
- 13
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Storm risk, rain
- NovemberPartly cloudy9 rainy daysHigh31°Low22°ShowersNovemberPartly cloudy
- High
- 31°
- Low
- 22°
- Precipitation
- 69 mm
- Rainy days
- 9
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Showers
- DecemberClear4 rainy daysHigh31°Low21°Dry seasonDecemberClear
Best
- High
- 31°
- Low
- 21°
- Precipitation
- 16 mm
- Rainy days
- 4
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Dry season
Average daily high and low in Port-au-Prince, 2016–2025. Rainy day: 1 mm of rain or more.
Right now in Haiti
Local time, today's weather and the exchange rate, refreshed through the day.
31
- Feels like
- 33°
- Humidity
- 50%
- Wind
- 5 km/h
- Chance of rain
- 78%
Haiti
06:22 PM
Monday, November 2
- Today27°20°78%Monday: Thunderstorms. High 27°, Low 20°. Chance of rain 78%.
- Tue27°20°87%Tuesday: Drizzle. High 27°, Low 20°. Chance of rain 87%.
- Wed26°19°71%Wednesday: Rain. High 26°, Low 19°. Chance of rain 71%.
- Thu24°19°84%Thursday: Rain. High 24°, Low 19°. Chance of rain 84%.
- Fri25°18°74%Friday: Drizzle. High 25°, Low 18°. Chance of rain 74%.
- Sat26°20°33%Saturday: Fog. High 26°, Low 20°. Chance of rain 33%.
- Sun26°19°47%Sunday: Drizzle. High 26°, Low 19°. Chance of rain 47%.
Updated 03:54 PM local time · Powered by WeatherAPI.com · Weather data by Open-Meteo.com
Money
Mid-market rate1 USD = 131 HTG
Rates from Nov 2, 2026 · Rates By Exchange Rate API
Before you go to Haiti
Haiti FAQ
Is it safe to travel to Haiti right now?
The UK advises against all travel to Haiti, and other governments give similar advice. Read your own government's current advisory before making any plans, and check whether your insurance would cover you.
Will my travel insurance cover me in Haiti?
Probably not while your government advises against travel. Ask your insurer in writing before you go.
Who do I call in an emergency in Haiti?
Local services may be unable to respond quickly, so keep your embassy's contact details and your insurer's assistance line saved offline before you go.
What currency is used in Haiti?
The gourde (HTG). US dollars are also widely used, and prices are sometimes quoted in Haitian dollars, an informal unit of five gourdes.
When is hurricane season in Haiti?
June 1 to November 30, with the highest risk from August to October. Storms and heavy rain can cause floods and landslides, especially in the mountains.