When is the best time to go to Port-au-Prince

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Port-au-Prince, Haiti. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.

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Port-au-Prince weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Port-au-Prince are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.

January

Port-au-Prince January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
26°C 28mm 8hrs 11.9hrs

The climate in Port-au-Prince during January can be summarized as hot and dry.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Port-au-Prince, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

January is in the winter in Port-au-Prince and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 29°C (85°F), whilst at night 18°C (65°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Port-au-Prince with around 28mm 1.1 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Port-au-Prince February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
27°C 43mm 8.3hrs 12.3hrs

February in Port-au-Prince is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being hot.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Port-au-Prince, with some very good weather at this time of year.

February is in the winter in Port-au-Prince and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 19°C (65°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Port-au-Prince with around 43mm 1.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.3 hours of sunshine per day.

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March

Port-au-Prince March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
28°C 73mm 8.6hrs 12.7hrs

The weather in March in Port-au-Prince is characteristically hot and reasonably dry.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Port-au-Prince for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

March is in the spring in Port-au-Prince and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 31°C (87°F), whilst at night 19°C (67°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Port-au-Prince with around 73mm 2.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Port-au-Prince weather in March »

April

Port-au-Prince April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
28°C 148mm 8.5hrs 13.3hrs

Port-au-Prince's weather in April is typically hot and wet in nature.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Port-au-Prince for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

April is in the spring in Port-au-Prince and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 31°C (87°F), whilst at night 20°C (69°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Port-au-Prince with around 148mm 5.8 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.5 hours of sunshine per day.

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May

Port-au-Prince May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
28°C 219mm 7.8hrs 13.8hrs

May is a very wet, humid month in Port-au-Prince and the temperature is generally hot.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Port-au-Prince for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

May is in the spring in Port-au-Prince and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (89°F), whilst at night 21°C (70°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Port-au-Prince with around 219mm 8.6 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Port-au-Prince weather in May »

June

Port-au-Prince June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
29°C 113mm 8.3hrs 11.9hrs

Hot and damp weather often prevails in Port-au-Prince during the month of June

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Port-au-Prince for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

June is in the summer in Port-au-Prince and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 32°C (90°F), whilst at night 22°C (71°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Port-au-Prince with around 113mm 4.4 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Port-au-Prince weather in June »

July

Port-au-Prince July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
30°C 93mm 9hrs 12.3hrs

July in Port-au-Prince is generally a little damp with the temperature being hot.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Port-au-Prince.

July is in the summer in Port-au-Prince and is typically the 6th 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.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Port-au-Prince with around 93mm 3.7 inches of rain making it a a little damp 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 9 hours of sunshine per day.

Port-au-Prince weather in July »

August

Port-au-Prince August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
30°C 144mm 8.8hrs 12.7hrs

The weather in August in Port-au-Prince is characteristically hot and wet.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Port-au-Prince for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

August is in the summer in Port-au-Prince and is typically the 5th 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.

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.

Port-au-Prince weather in August »

September

Port-au-Prince September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
29°C 166mm 7.6hrs 13.3hrs

Port-au-Prince's weather in September is typically hot, humid and wet in nature.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Port-au-Prince for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

September is in the fall / autumn in Port-au-Prince and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (90°F), whilst at night 22°C (71°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Port-au-Prince with around 166mm 6.5 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Port-au-Prince weather in September »

October

Port-au-Prince October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
29°C 153mm 7.7hrs 13.8hrs

October is a wet, humid month in Port-au-Prince and the temperature is generally hot.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Port-au-Prince for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

October is in the fall / autumn in Port-au-Prince and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (89°F), whilst at night 22°C (71°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Port-au-Prince with around 153mm 6 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.7 hours of sunshine per day.

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November

Port-au-Prince November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
27°C 79mm 7.9hrs 11.9hrs

Hot, humid and reasonably dry weather often prevails in Port-au-Prince during the month of November

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Port-au-Prince for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

November is in the fall / autumn in Port-au-Prince and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (87°F), whilst at night 21°C (69°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Port-au-Prince with around 79mm 3.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Port-au-Prince weather in November »

December

Port-au-Prince December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
27°C 31mm 7.7hrs 12.3hrs

December in Port-au-Prince is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being hot.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Port-au-Prince, with some very good weather at this time of year.

December is in the winter in Port-au-Prince and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 30°C (85°F), whilst at night 19°C (67°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Port-au-Prince with around 31mm 1.2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.7 hours of sunshine per day.

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Port-au-Prince weather stats

Port-au-Prince weather statistics
Hottest month: July 32.8°C 91°F
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
Warmest sea: September 29.2°C 84.6°F
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