Haiti travel advice

Explore our complete guide to Haiti with the latest travel advice for travellers and holidaymakers including official updates and local travel tips for Haiti.

Haiti travel guide - essential info

Below is a beginner's guide to Haiti with essential travel facts such as dominant language spoken, typical flight time from the UK and the local currency. You can also check whether visas are required and what plug adapter you need to pack.

Haiti - quick facts
Time difference UK -5 hours
Language(s) Haitian Creole, French
Currency Haitian Gourde
Electricity A + B plug (110V)
Driving side Right

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Haiti weather

  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Maximum daytime temperature °C
29°C maximum daytime temperature in January in Port-au-Prince29
30°C maximum daytime temperature in February in Port-au-Prince30
31°C maximum daytime temperature in March in Port-au-Prince31
31°C maximum daytime temperature in April in Port-au-Prince31
31°C maximum daytime temperature in May in Port-au-Prince31
32°C maximum daytime temperature in June in Port-au-Prince32
33°C maximum daytime temperature in July in Port-au-Prince33
33°C maximum daytime temperature in August in Port-au-Prince33
32°C maximum daytime temperature in September in Port-au-Prince32
32°C maximum daytime temperature in October in Port-au-Prince32
31°C maximum daytime temperature in November in Port-au-Prince31
30°C maximum daytime temperature in December in Port-au-Prince30
Hours of sunshine (daily)
Days with some rainfall
10 days with some rainfall in January in Port-au-Prince10
8 days with some rainfall in February in Port-au-Prince8
8 days with some rainfall in March in Port-au-Prince8
8 days with some rainfall in April in Port-au-Prince8
11 days with some rainfall in May in Port-au-Prince11
11 days with some rainfall in June in Port-au-Prince11
13 days with some rainfall in July in Port-au-Prince13
13 days with some rainfall in August in Port-au-Prince13
14 days with some rainfall in September in Port-au-Prince14
15 days with some rainfall in October in Port-au-Prince15
12 days with some rainfall in November in Port-au-Prince12
11 days with some rainfall in December in Port-au-Prince11
Sea temperature °C
28°C sea temperature in January in Port-au-Prince28
27°C sea temperature in February in Port-au-Prince27
27°C sea temperature in March in Port-au-Prince27
28°C sea temperature in April in Port-au-Prince28
28°C sea temperature in May in Port-au-Prince28
29°C sea temperature in June in Port-au-Prince29
29°C sea temperature in July in Port-au-Prince29
29°C sea temperature in August in Port-au-Prince29
30°C sea temperature in September in Port-au-Prince30
29°C sea temperature in October in Port-au-Prince29
29°C sea temperature in November in Port-au-Prince29
28°C sea temperature in December in Port-au-Prince28

The Haiti weather guide shows long term monthly averages for Port-au-Prince.

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Haiti travel advice

Check the latest travel advice on visiting Haiti from official government sources (in english) from around the world including entry requirements and travel restrictions.

Learn more about the current safety and security risks from terrorism, natural disasters and more. Read about the local laws and customs to consider when travelling around Haiti.

Note: UK FCDO - UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

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Haiti travel health

Find out more about staying safe when travelling to Haiti with the latest guidance on required vaccinations and recommended medication to take with you.

Check out the general travel tips for staying safe and healthy in Haiti, risks of preventable diseases and what to pack.

Note: CDC - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

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Haiti FAQs

Read our frequently asked questions about travelling to Haiti including the current entry restrictions, covid rules, driving side, electrical plugs used and much more.

Are there entry restrictions to Haiti?

Haiti is open for tourism from the UK.

Negative PCR or Antigen test results required for arrivals from the UK.

Check out Ministry of Health & Population for more information.

What is the time difference between Haiti and the UK?

The time difference between Haiti and the UK is UK time-5 hours.

What is the main language spoken in Haiti?

The main languages spoken in Haiti are Haitian Creole and French.

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What is the currency in Haiti?

The currency in Haiti is the Haitian Gourde (HTG).

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Which plugs are used in Haiti?

Haiti uses electrical plug type A + B (110 Volts).

Which side of the road do they drive on in Haiti?

They drive on the right side of the road in Haiti.

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