Haiti Seasonal Monitor, September 2025

HAITÍ Seasonal Monitor October 1 2025 Above-average rainfall during September Key messages ● Above-average rainfall was reported in Haiti, especially in the north, during September, offsetting August deficits and supporting second-season planting. ● NDVI conditions are average to above average across most cropping areas, with localized deficits in Sud and Artibonite. Figure 1. Percent of rainfall August 26 – September 25, 2025. ABOVE-AVERAGE RAINFALL ACROSS HAITI Since late August through September 25, rainfall was above average nationwide (Figure 1), offsetting August deficits and supporting second-season planting. Despite above-average temperatures, soil moisture remains adequate for normal crop development, and irrigation reservoirs are average to above average. Source: CHC-USGS/FEWSNET Figure 2. Rainfall anomaly in mm October 1 – 7, 2025. Forecasts for the first week of October indicate reduced rainfall totals (Figure 2). Given early crop stages and recent moisture gains, this short-term reduction is not expected to negatively affect development. The NDVI values show average to above-average vegetation health conditions across most cropping areas. Localized below-average signals in Sud and Artibonite reflect erratic July–September rainfall, but conditions are expected to improve in the coming weeks (Figure 2). Source: CPC/NOAA FEWS NET Haiti FEWS NET is a USAID-funded activity. The content of this report does not necessarily reflect the views of the U.S. Agency for International Development or the U.S. Government. lac@fews.net fews.net/latin-america-and-caribbean