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When is the best time to visit Port-au-Prince?
In general the best time to visit Port-au-Prince is probably August, when the weather is usually great. The hottest months are July, August, September, while the coldest months are January, February, March.
Depending on the activities you want to experience, you may choose different months to visit:
- The best time for a sunbathing holiday is July, August, September. Average maximum temperatures are up to +33°C in August and it has 1 sunny days on average.
- In general, it’s pleasant to walk and do outdoor activities during January - December.
- If you want to avoid wet weather, then your choice is September, October, November with the lowest chance of rain.
Average weather in Port-au-Prince in different months
This is the average weather in Port-au-Prince for each month based on historic data:
January, February, December usually has good weather. Average maximum temperature reaches +30°C during January.
In March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November the weather is average. Expect around 238 rainy days, and the precipitation amounts to approximately 235 mm in May.
Climate in Port-au-Prince
Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in Port-au-Prince for each month:
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +34°C | +34°C | +35°C | +35°C | +36°C | +36°C | +37°C | +36°C | +36°C | +35°C | +34°C | +33°C |
| Average Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +30°C | +30°C | +30°C | +31°C | +31°C | +32°C | +33°C | +33°C | +32°C | +31°C | +31°C | +30°C |
| Minimum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +18°C | +18°C | +19°C | +20°C | +20°C | +24°C | +24°C | +24°C | +23°C | +22°C | +20°C | +18°C |
| Avg. water temperature | |||||||||||
| - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Humidity, % | |||||||||||
| 76 | 75 | 75 | 78 | 80 | 77 | 76 | 77 | 81 | 82 | 81 | 78 |
| Rain, mm | |||||||||||
| 24 | 42 | 99 | 168 | 235 | 151 | 125 | 185 | 210 | 206 | 92 | 35 |
| Snow, mm | |||||||||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Average wind speed, m/s | |||||||||||
| 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Sunny Days | |||||||||||
| 7 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6 |
| Cloud Days | |||||||||||
| 6 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 7 |
| Rainy Days | |||||||||||
| 17 | 18 | 24 | 27 | 29 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 29 | 23 | 18 |
| Snowy Days | |||||||||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Average Temperature
Here are the average maximum and minimum temperatures in Port-au-Prince during the whole year:
The hottest month in Port-au-Prince is August with average maximum temperature going up to +33°C. The coldest month is January with the lowest temperatures of +23°C.
Humidity
The temperature feels different depending on humidity. Here is how humidity in Port-au-Prince looks throughout the year, in %:
The most humid month in Port-au-Prince is October with average humidity going up to 82%. The least humid month is February with an average humidity of 75%.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm. in Port-au-Prince during the whole year based on historical data:
The sunniest and driest month is January with approximately 7 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 24 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is May with approximately 29 rainy days and 235 mm of total precipitation.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Port-au-Prince:
What is the hottest month in Port-au-Prince?
The hottest month in Port-au-Prince is August with average maximum temperature of +33°C.
What is the coldest month in Port-au-Prince?
The coldest month in Port-au-Prince is January with minimum temperatures of +23°C.
Is Port-au-Prince worth visiting in winter?
If you are planning to visit Port-au-Prince in winter you can expect pretty good weather. The best month is August with +33°C and 1 sunny days.
When does it rain the least in Port-au-Prince?
if you're looking to visit Port-au-Prince when it rains the least, you should plan your trip for May, September, October. During this time, rainfall is rare with the driest month being January with only 24 mm of rain.
Monthly weather in Port-au-Prince
Source of the data
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Port-au-Prince, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.
