Climate of Port-au-Prince, Ouest, Haiti
Point-value climate at Port-au-Prince (Ouest, Haiti). Population approximately 1,998,000.
Located in Ouest, Haiti, Port-au-Prince has a consistently warm climate. Population approximately 1,998,000. Monthly average temperatures range from 25.2°C / 77.4°F in January to 28.6°C / 83.5°F in July, with rainfall varying from 20 mm / 0.8 in (January) to 155 mm / 6.1 in (May) — about 976 mm / 38.4 in across the year. As the national capital of Haiti, it's often the primary gateway for travellers. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Port-au-Prince's coordinates — often quite different from the surrounding region's area-weighted average.
Best sunny months: January, February, December.
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| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25.2°C77.4°F | 20 mm0.8″ | Sunny & Hot, Sunny & Warm |
| February | 25.5°C77.9°F | 33 mm1.3″ | Sunny & Hot, Sunny & Warm |
| March | 26.1°C79°F | 53 mm2.1″ | — |
| April | 26.8°C80.2°F | 98 mm3.9″ | Tropical |
| May | 27.3°C81.1°F | 155 mm6.1″ | Tropical |
| June | 28.2°C82.8°F | 94 mm3.7″ | Tropical |
| July | 28.6°C83.5°F | 72 mm2.8″ | — |
| August | 28.6°C83.5°F | 113 mm4.4″ | Tropical |
| September | 28.1°C82.6°F | 127 mm5″ | Tropical |
| October | 27.7°C81.9°F | 124 mm4.9″ | Tropical |
| November | 26.8°C80.2°F | 67 mm2.6″ | — |
| December | 25.6°C78.1°F | 20 mm0.8″ | Sunny & Hot, Sunny & Warm |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Port-au-Prince?
The months with the sunniest, driest weather are January, February, December. Port-au-Prince's warmest month is July at an average of 28.6°C / 83.5°F, and its driest month is January with about 20 mm / 0.8 in of rain.
What is the climate of Port-au-Prince?
Port-au-Prince, in Ouest, Haiti, has monthly average temperatures ranging from 25.2°C / 77.4°F in January to 28.6°C / 83.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is approximately 976 mm / 38.4 in, with the wettest month being May (155 mm / 6.1 in) and the driest January (20 mm / 0.8 in).
What is the average temperature in Port-au-Prince in July?
The average temperature in Port-au-Prince in July is 28.6°C / 83.5°F, with rainfall of about 72 mm / 2.8 in — the warmest month of the year.
When is the driest month in Port-au-Prince?
The driest month in Port-au-Prince is January, with about 20 mm / 0.8 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is 25.2°C / 77.4°F.
When is the wettest month in Port-au-Prince?
The wettest month in Port-au-Prince is May, with approximately 155 mm / 6.1 in of average monthly rainfall.