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Port-au-Prince weather in October (Haiti)

What can you expect from the weather in Port-au-Prince during October? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In October, Port-au-Prince typically experiences high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 29°C. But by evening, they drop to around 21°C. Remember, these are typical temperatures, and certain days could be even hotter. Ensure you wear appropriate clothing to handle the warmth.

Port-au-Prince in October usually receives heavy rainfall, averaging around 183 mm for the month. Typically around 16 days of rainfall is expected.

The city usually sees around 251 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm January, February, March, November and December typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, May and September tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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 October

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 21°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 29°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 29°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 53%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 183 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 16 days  
HumidityHumidity 56%  
SunshineSunshine 251 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Haiti in October

Find out more about the weather in Haiti in October 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 October?

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 October.

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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