Best Time to Visit Port-au-Prince, Ouest, Haiti
Port-au-Prince is at its sunniest and driest in January–December.
The best time to visit Port-au-Prince for sunny, dry weather is December–February — 3 months of the year fit our sunny profiles at this specific location. The drier stretch runs through June–July and November–March; the wetter half falls in April–May and August–October. At the city itself, monthly average temperatures range from 25.2°C / 77.4°F in January to 28.6°C / 83.5°F in July, with rainfall from 20 mm / 0.8 in (January) to 155 mm / 6.1 in (May). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Port-au-Prince, Ouest, Haiti's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Port-au-Prince's climate is broadly consistently warm. The full month-by-month table below lets you match your travel window against our five weather profiles.
Recommended months
| Month | Temp | Rain | Feels like |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| December | 25.6°C78.1°F | 20 mm0.8″ | Sunny & Hot, Sunny & Warm |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Port-au-Prince?
The best time to visit Port-au-Prince for sunny, dry weather is January, February, December. At the city itself, the warmest month is July averaging 28.6°C / 83.5°F, and the driest is January with about 20 mm / 0.8 in of rain. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Port-au-Prince's coordinates.
When is the rainy season in Port-au-Prince?
The rainy season at Port-au-Prince, Ouest runs through April–May and August–October, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 94 mm / 3.7 in. The wettest single month is May (155 mm / 6.1 in).
What is the driest month in Port-au-Prince?
The driest month in Port-au-Prince is January, averaging about 20 mm / 0.8 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 25.2°C / 77.4°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Port-au-Prince?
The least comfortable months for travel to Port-au-Prince — based on point-value climate at the city — are January, February, March, May, September, October, December. These are the wettest or coolest months at this location. Rainfall peaks at 155 mm / 6.1 in in May, and the coldest month averages 25.2°C / 77.4°F.
Is Port-au-Prince climate different from Haiti overall?
Yes, usually. Our Port-au-Prince figures are point-value climate normals sampled at the city itself, while our Haiti figures are area-weighted averages across the whole country. The two can diverge substantially in geographically diverse or elevation-varied countries. The month-by-month table below reflects Port-au-Prince specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.