Best Time to Visit Port-de-Paix, Nord-Ouest, Haiti
Month-by-month climate guide for planning a trip to Port-de-Paix.
Port-de-Paix does not have a month that clearly fits our sunny profiles. Its practical travel window centres on its warmest (July, 27.2°C / 81°F) and driest (March, 67 mm / 2.6 in) months. The drier stretch runs through February–April and June–September; the wetter half falls in May and October–January. At the city itself, monthly average temperatures range from 23.8°C / 74.8°F in January to 27.2°C / 81°F in July, with rainfall from 67 mm / 2.6 in (March) to 229 mm / 9 in (November). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Port-de-Paix, Nord-Ouest, Haiti's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Port-de-Paix'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| July | 27.2°C81°F | 71 mm2.8″ | — |
| March | 25°C77°F | 67 mm2.6″ | — |
| August | 27.2°C81°F | 89 mm3.5″ | Tropical |
No month at Port-de-Paix matches our sunny profiles. The three above are the driest-and-warmest fallback.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Port-de-Paix?
Port-de-Paix doesn't have a month that clearly matches our sunny profiles. The practical travel window centres on March (driest, ~67 mm / 2.6 in) and July (warmest, 27.2°C / 81°F). Because these are point values at the city, they can differ substantially from Haiti's national average.
When is the rainy season in Port-de-Paix?
The rainy season at Port-de-Paix, Nord-Ouest runs through May and October–January, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 114 mm / 4.5 in. The wettest single month is November (229 mm / 9 in).
What is the driest month in Port-de-Paix?
The driest month in Port-de-Paix is March, averaging about 67 mm / 2.6 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 25°C / 77°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Port-de-Paix?
The least comfortable months for travel to Port-de-Paix — based on point-value climate at the city — are January, February, March, October, November, December. These are the wettest or coolest months at this location. Rainfall peaks at 229 mm / 9 in in November, and the coldest month averages 23.8°C / 74.8°F.
Is Port-de-Paix climate different from Haiti overall?
Yes, usually. Our Port-de-Paix 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-de-Paix specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.