Port-au-Prince weather in January (Haiti)

Looking to travel to Port-au-Prince in January? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In Port-au-Prince the weather in January is generally perfect, with high temperatures and low rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 28°C, while night temperatures can drop to 18°C. Typically, this month offers some of the year's milder temperatures. However it's still unmistakably warm.

Port-au-Prince in January usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 25 mm for the month. It's the month with the least rainfall. Whether you're keen on hiking, outdoor festivals, or just enjoying a walk in the park, this month provides a reliably dry backdrop for all your plans. Rain is expected on roughly 11 days.

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 278 hours of sunshine. This amount of sunlight does not only brightens the days but also contributes to a cheerful ambiance in the area during this month.

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 in January and which places have the best weather 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 Port-au-Prince in January?

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 in January.

Swimming
10/10
Cycling
8/10
Walking
8/10
Barbeque
10/10
Camping
10/10
Outdoor sports
8/10

Interested in more climate information?

Weather and Climate 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 climate conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.