Port-au-Prince, Haiti Climate & Monthly Averages
The climate of Port-au-Prince
Port-au-Prince has a tropical wet-and-dry climate, marked by year-round warmth split between a rainy season and a pronounced dry season. Average daytime highs range from about 88°F (31°C) in January to around 96°F (36°C) in July, and the city records roughly 97 days of measurable precipitation a year.
Climate quick facts
- Hottest month: July - highs near 96°F (36°C)
- Coldest month: January - highs near 88°F (31°C)
- Record high: 103°F (39°C) · Record low: 62°F (17°C) (2015–2024)
- Wettest month: October (12 rainy days) · Sunniest: April (11.7 h sun/day)
- Climate type: tropical wet-and-dry - year-round warmth split between a rainy season and a pronounced dry season
Temperatures through the year
The warmest stretch of the year centers on July. Highs average 96°F (36°C) and overnight lows stay near 79°F (26°C). The coolest month is January, with typical highs of 88°F (31°C) and lows around 72°F (22°C). Based on 2015–2024 weather data, temperatures have reached as high as 103°F (39°C) and dropped as low as 62°F (17°C).
Rain, sun and snow
October is usually the wettest month. It brings about 3.4 inches (87 mm) of rain over 12 days, while January is the driest. April brings the most sunshine, averaging 11.7 hours of sun a day.
Monthly climate table
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Precipitation | Sunshine | Humidity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 88° | 72° | 4 | 0.6 in | 10.4 h/day | 62% |
| February | 89° | 72° | 5 | 1.2 in | 11.3 h/day | 61% |
| March | 89° | 73° | 9 | 2.3 in | 11.6 h/day | 62% |
| April | 90° | 75° | 12 | 2.9 in | 11.7 h/day | 65% |
| May | 92° | 77° | 9 | 3.1 in | 11.4 h/day | 63% |
| June | 94° | 78° | 6 | 1.3 in | 11.7 h/day | 61% |
| July | 96° | 79° | 6 | 1.3 in | 11.5 h/day | 58% |
| August | 95° | 79° | 10 | 3.1 in | 11.3 h/day | 62% |
| September | 94° | 79° | 11 | 2.5 in | 10.9 h/day | 65% |
| October | 92° | 77° | 12 | 3.4 in | 10.3 h/day | 67% |
| November | 90° | 75° | 9 | 2.0 in | 10.2 h/day | 68% |
| December | 89° | 73° | 4 | 0.7 in | 10.5 h/day | 64% |
Port-au-Prince month by month
Port-au-Prince weather in January
January brings highs around 88°F (31°C), lows near 72°F (22°C), about 4 wet days - typically the coldest month and the driest month of the year in Port-au-Prince.
Port-au-Prince weather in February
February brings highs around 89°F (32°C), lows near 72°F (22°C), about 5 wet days.
Port-au-Prince weather in March
March brings highs around 89°F (32°C), lows near 73°F (23°C), about 9 wet days.
Port-au-Prince weather in April
April brings highs around 90°F (32°C), lows near 75°F (24°C), about 12 wet days - typically the sunniest month of the year in Port-au-Prince.
Port-au-Prince weather in May
May brings highs around 92°F (33°C), lows near 77°F (25°C), about 9 wet days.
Port-au-Prince weather in June
June brings highs around 94°F (34°C), lows near 78°F (26°C), about 6 wet days.
Port-au-Prince weather in July
July brings highs around 96°F (36°C), lows near 79°F (26°C), about 6 wet days - typically the hottest month of the year in Port-au-Prince.
Port-au-Prince weather in August
August brings highs around 95°F (35°C), lows near 79°F (26°C), about 10 wet days.
Port-au-Prince weather in September
September brings highs around 94°F (34°C), lows near 79°F (26°C), about 11 wet days.
Port-au-Prince weather in October
October brings highs around 92°F (33°C), lows near 77°F (25°C), about 12 wet days - typically the wettest month of the year in Port-au-Prince.
Port-au-Prince weather in November
November brings highs around 90°F (32°C), lows near 75°F (24°C), about 9 wet days.
Port-au-Prince weather in December
December brings highs around 89°F (32°C), lows near 73°F (23°C), about 4 wet days.
Seasons in Port-au-Prince
March through May
March through May in Port-au-Prince is hot, with daytime highs averaging 90°F (32°C) and nights around 75°F (24°C); expect showers on roughly 30 days across the season.
June through August
June through August in Port-au-Prince turns very hot, with daytime highs averaging 95°F (35°C) and nights around 79°F (26°C); expect showers on roughly 22 days across the season.
September through November
September through November in Port-au-Prince brings serious heat, with daytime highs averaging 92°F (33°C) and nights around 77°F (25°C); expect showers on roughly 32 days across the season.
December through February
December through February in Port-au-Prince is hot, with daytime highs averaging 89°F (32°C) and nights around 72°F (22°C); rain falls on about 13 days over the three months.
Climate questions, answered
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Best time to visit Port-au-Prince
The best time to visit Port-au-Prince is generally November to March, when these months combine the driest skies with the most comfortable heat. Daytime temperatures in that window typically sit near 89°F (32°C).
Pack for Port-au-Prince with lightweight, breathable clothing and strong sun protection for the hot months; a compact umbrella or rain shell - showers are a regular feature. Evenings can feel noticeably cooler than afternoons - July nights average 79°F (26°C).
Port-au-Prince temperature records (2015-2024)
Derived from ERA5 reanalysis data, 2015–2024. Official station records may differ.