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Les Cayes

Decide whether to visit or live in Les Cayes, then explore current conditions, local people, the map, and concise sourced context.

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Updated Sunday, November 1, 2026 · sourced live layer and versioned editorial content

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Should I visit Les Cayes?

Generally suitable with routine precautions

The UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises avoiding all travel to the whole country of Haiti.

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  • No high-severity wording detected in the supplied advisory
  • Latest air-quality reading is not elevated
  • Highways connecting the southern region to the rest of the country are under gang control.
  • Official UK travel advisory recommends avoiding all travel to the country.

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Climate normals · 2016–2025

When to go: Les Cayes month by month

Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Les Cayes are typically January, February and March, with average daytime highs around 29–29°C. August is usually the warmest month (average high 31°C), January the coldest (average low 22°C), and October the wettest (about 211 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.

Monthly averages computed from 2016–2025 Open-Meteo historical weather records for this location. Long-run averages, not a forecast.
MonthAvg high (°C)Avg low (°C)Rain (mm)Sunshine (h/day)
January28.721.62710.3
February28.721.73711.1
March29.122.14211.7
April29.323.08411.6
May29.724.111911.1
June30.424.87211.3
July31.124.97011.5
August31.425.010311.3
September31.224.810010.8
October29.824.12119.7
November29.323.11079.9
December29.122.23310.3

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What is being reported around Les Cayes

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People and places shaping Les Cayes

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Research updated Monday, November 2, 2026
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Past and future events in Les Cayes

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Past · documented context

Previously

  1. First International Passenger Flight at Antoine-Simon Airport

    The expanded Antoine-Simon Airport in Les Cayes received its first international passenger flight on November 10, 2025.

  2. Feast of the Assumption Mass with Prime Minister

    On August 15, 2026, Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aimé attended a solemn Mass celebrated by Cardinal Chibly Langlois at the Cayes Cathedral.

Current public leadership

  • Alix Didier Fils-Aimé

    Prime Minister of Haiti, who visited Les Cayes in August 2026 to meet with Cardinal Chibly Langlois and attend Mass.

  • Chibly Langlois

    Cardinal and bishop of Les Cayes, who hosted Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aimé during official visits in August 2026.

People associated with this place

  • Louis Achille Othello Bayard

    Haitian musician, violinist, poet, and composer born in Les Cayes, notable for composing the music of 'Haïti Chérie'.

  • Louverture Poisson

    Haitian painter born in Les Cayes in 1914 who served in the air force and joined the Art Center.

Historical figures

  • André Rigaud

    Haitian revolutionary leader born on a plantation in Les Cayes.

  • John James Audubon

    French-American naturalist born in Les Cayes.

Local business and employers

Newspapers and local media

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Buildings and landmarks

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01 · Overview

Les Cayes, in brief

Les Cayes is mapped here through verified geographic facts and source-linked daily data. Its longer editorial profile is in the enrichment queue.

02 · History

How Les Cayes took shape

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03 · Visit

Visiting Les Cayes

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04 · Food & culture

Food and everyday culture in Les Cayes

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05 · Arts

Arts and cultural life in Les Cayes

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06 · Economy

Work and the economy in Les Cayes

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07 · Safety

Safety and practical guidance for Les Cayes

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08 · Questions

Questions about Les Cayes

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Frequently Asked Questions about Les Cayes

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01 · Q&A

Where is Les Cayes located and what are its coordinates?

Les Cayes is situated in Haiti at geographic coordinates 18.1920, -73.7495, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.

02 · Q&A

What is the population and time zone of Les Cayes?

Les Cayes has a recorded population of approximately 125,799 and observes the America/Port-au-Prince time zone.

03 · Q&A

What languages and currency are used in Les Cayes?

Official and commonly spoken languages in Les Cayes include HT, FR-HT, with HTG used for local transactions.

04 · Q&A

How can I check live conditions and daily updates for Les Cayes?

Today's Atlas provides continuous tracking for Les Cayes, featuring real-time weather conditions, daylight cycles, local geographic signals, and verified daily briefs.