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Port-au-Prince weather in August (Haiti)

Interested in knowing the climate of Port-au-Prince in August? Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.

Temperatures

In August, the weather in Port-au-Prince generally includes very high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures can rise to about 31°C. At night, they generally drop to 22°C. Prepare for the warmest month of the year with plenty of summer clothes. Whether you're relaxing or active, staying cool and protected is key.

Precipitation

Port-au-Prince in August usually receives heavy rainfall, averaging around 164 mm for the month. You can typically expect 14 days days of rain this month, based on climate records.

Average sunshine

Expect sunny days throughout the month, with an estimated 282 hours of sunshine. Making it a pleasant time to visit Port-au-Prince.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January, February, March, November and December typically offer the best circumstances. While May and September tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Port-au-Prince climate page with graphs.

 

Port-au-Prince, monthly averages in August

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 22°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 31°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 29°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 45%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 164 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 14 days  
HumidityHumidity 49%  
SunshineSunshine 282 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Haiti in August

Find out more about the weather in Haiti and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case. With a water temperature of around 29°C this is a great month to swim so bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming
8/10
Cycling
7/10
Walking
7/10
Camping
6/10
Outdoor sports
7/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Port-au-Prince.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Haiti? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Haiti. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.