The climate in Port-au-Prince during August can be summarized as hot and wet.
August is in the summer in Port-au-Prince and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 33°C (92°F), whilst at night 22°C (71°F) is normal.
Daytime temperature | 33.1°C 91.5°F |
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Nightly temperature | 21.8°C 71.2°F |
Average temperature | 27.4°C 81.3°F |
Daily sunshine | 8.8 hrs |
Avg rainfall | 144 mm 5.7 ins |
Rainy days | 13 days |
Sea temperature | 28.9°C 84.1°F |
Humidity | 69% |
Windspeed | 11.9kph 7 mph |
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Port-au-Prince with around 144mm 5.7 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.8 hours of sunshine per day.
The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Port-au-Prince in August 2024.
Best places to visit in August
Hottest month: | July | 32.8°C 91°F |
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Driest month: | January | 28mm 1.1ins |
Sunniest month: | February | 8.3hrs |
Coldest month: | January | 29.1°C 84.4°F |
Wettest month: | May | 219mm 8.6ins |