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Port-au-Prince weather in January (Haiti)

How does the January weather in Port-au-Prince compare to other months? Want to know if it's a good time to visit? This page has all the weather details for the month.

Temperatures

The weather in Port-au-Prince is usually perfect in January, featuring high temperatures and low rainfall. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 28°C. After dark they usually decrease to around 18°C. While the temperatures are lower than usual, the month maintains its warmth throughout.

Precipitation

Port-au-Prince in January usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 25 mm for the month. Known for its minimal rainfall, this month is perfect for outdoor enthusiasts. Take advantage of the dry conditions to explore and enjoy various activities. Analyzing past climate data, one can expect approximately 11 days of rain.

Average sunshine

Expect sunny days throughout the month, with an estimated 278 hours of sunshine. Making it a pleasant time to visit Port-au-Prince.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. January, February, March, November and December typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, May and September tend to have 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 January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 18°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 28°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 27°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 35%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 25 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 11 days  
HumidityHumidity 44%  
SunshineSunshine 278 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Haiti in January

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. With a water temperature of around 27°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
10/10
Cycling
8/10
Walking
8/10
Barbeque
10/10
Camping
10/10
Outdoor sports
8/10

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.