Citadelle Laferrière
Milot, Haiti
Citadelle Laferriere is a citadel, fort and World Heritage Site located in Milot, Haiti. Commissioned by Henri Christophe in 1820, it is part of the National History Park and stands at an elevation of 910 meters with an area of 0.01 square kilometers. It is one of the most looked-up sights in Haiti.
Planning a visit
Daily high temperatures range from 26 °C to 30 °C throughout the year, with lows between 18 °C and 22 °C. Rain varies significantly by month, with drier conditions occurring from December to March, recording between 83 mm and 97 mm of rain across 5 to 10 days per month. Wetter months run from May through November, featuring higher rainfall totals up to 266 mm and up to 17 rainy days in October.
The nearest airport is Cap Haitien International Airport in Cap Haitien, located 17 km away. The capital city of Port-au-Prince is 115 km away. Nearby sights include Sans-Souci Palace, which is 4.4 km away.
Weather by month
The warmest month is August, with an average high of 30 °C. The wettest is May, with about 266 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 26 |
| Average low, °C | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 19 |
| Rainfall, mm | 97 | 83 | 96 | 153 | 266 | 211 | 171 | 219 | 227 | 231 | 168 | 88 |
| Rainy days | 7 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 15 | 14 | 10 | 13 | 15 | 17 | 13 | 10 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
