Port-au-Prince Climate by Month
The weather in Port-au-Prince is characterized by a steady average temperature throughout the year.
It also has a relatively rainy climate with high levels of precipitation.
Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a full picture.
Average day and night temperature
With minimal seasonal shifts, Port-au-Prince experiences a constant climate year-round. On average, daytime temperatures range from a very warm 31°C in July to a comfortable 28°C in January. Nighttime temperatures can drop, with averages reaching 18°C in January.
The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year
Precipitation and rainy days
Port-au-Prince has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1431 mm of rainfall per year. The seasons in Port-au-Prince, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, May, receives heavy rainfall, with an average of 214 mm of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 12 rainy days. In contrast, the driest month, January, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 25 mm over 11 rainy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
The sunniest days in Port-au-Prince occur in August, with around 9.4 hours of daily sunshine. Even in June, the least sunny month, Port-au-Prince doesn't shy away from the sun, still enjoying a comfortable 7.9 hours of daily sunlight.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average water temperature
The mean water temperature over the year in Port-au-Prince ranges from 26°C in March to 29°C in July.
Water temperature over the year
Average humidity
The relative humidity is low throughout the year in Port-au-Prince.
Relative humidity over the year
The best time of year to visit Port-au-Prince in Haiti
The best time to visit is during the drier months: January, February and December.Other facts from our historical weather data:
Most rainfall (rainy season) is seen in May, August, September and October.
July has an average maximum temperature of 31°C and is the hottest month of the year.
The coolest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 28°C.
May tops the wettest month list with 214 mm of rainfall.
January is the driest month with 25 mm of precipitation.
August is the sunniest month with an average of 282 hours of sunshine.
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