Port-au-Prince weather in August (Haiti)

Curious about the August weather in Port-au-Prince? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In August, Port-au-Prince generally has very high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 31°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 22°C. On average, it is the warmest month of the year. So be prepared and pack summer clothes. Embrace the warmth, but always stay equipped with your summer essentials to make the most of this toasty month.

Port-au-Prince in August usually receives heavy rainfall, averaging around 164 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 14 days.

The city usually sees around 282 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

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 Temperature 22°C  

Max Temperature 31°C  

Water Temperature 29°C  

Chance of Rain 45%  

Precipitation 164 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Humidity 49%  

Sunshine 282 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Haiti in August

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

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

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 Port-au-Prince in August?

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 in August.

Swimming

8/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

Interested in more climate information?

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