February weather forecast
Les Cayes, Haiti

The shortest month of the year sees a marginal increase in the UV index, signalling sunnier times ahead for Les Cayes, Haiti. This month gets only slightly warmer than January, with nights chilly and daytime temperature mild. Weather conditions remain favourable for outdoor endeavours, with modest rainfall compared to that of upcoming months. With a little over 11.5 hours of daylight, days are getting longer too. The sea maintains a steady temperature, making it a great time for water activities.

Temperature

Les Cayes experiences its coldest period in January, February and December, averaging a high-temperature of 29°C (84.2°F).

Rainfall

In Les Cayes, in February, it is raining for 6 days, with typically 74mm (2.91") of accumulated precipitation. In Les Cayes, during the entire year, the rain falls for 121 days and collects up to 1939mm (76.34") of precipitation.

Sea temperature

With an average sea temperature of 26.9°C (80.4°F), February is the month with the coldest seawater.
Note: Water activities in surface temperatures between 25°C (77°F) and 29°C (84.2°F) are seen as exceptional and extremely agreeable for lengthened time spans.

Daylight

In Les Cayes, the average length of the day in February is 11h and 34min.
On the first day of February, sunrise is at 06:27 and sunset at 17:49. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:13 and sunset at 18:00 EST.

Sunshine

February through April, July and August, with an average of 8h of sunshine, are months with the most sunshine in Les Cayes.

UV index

In Les Cayes, Haiti, the average daily maximum UV index in February is 10. A UV Index value of 8 to 10 symbolizes a very high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 10 during February leads to these instructions:
Always be careful, as unprotected skin and eyes might burn in no time. Seek shade and limit direct Sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak, but be aware that not all shade structures provide complete sun protection. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes. Applying and reapplying a broad-spectrum sunscreen with a minimum SPF 30 after every two hours, outdoor workout, or swim is recommended. Warning! Sand and water reflections boost the intensity of UV exposure.