Weather in January in Haiti
Thinking about venturing to Haiti this January and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in Haiti in January?
January in Haiti generally has warm temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from low to high.
Temperatures
You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 28°C and nighttime temperatures around 18°C in Port-au-Prince. To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Haiti in January, check out the map below. During this period, Port-au-Prince experiences its coolest temperatures annually.For specific regional insights in Haiti, refer to the map provided below.
Precipitation
In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Montrouis with an average of 15 mm to high rainfall in Cap-Haïtien with 105 mm. Based on our climate data it is the driest month of the year in Port-au-Prince.Average sunshine
The days are mostly sunny, with an average total of around 278 hours of sunshine in Port-au-Prince. The sunlight during this month doesn't just make the days brighter, it also seems to make everyone a bit more cheerful.For a more detailed look at Haiti's conditions throughout the year, check out our Haiti climate page.
Where to go in Haiti in January





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For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit Haiti, check out our Haiti's climate page.
Popular destinations
What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in Haiti?
Port-au-Prince
In January Port-au-Prince generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
Cap-Haïtien
In January Cap-Haïtien generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
Pétionville
In January Pétionville generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
Montrouis
In January Montrouis generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
Cotterelle
In January Cotterelle generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Haiti.
Is January the best time to visit Haiti?
We consider January to be one of the best times to travel to Haiti. Typically, the climate in Port-au-Prince is perfect. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January, February, March, November and December offering mostly perfect weather in Port-au-Prince. In contrast, May and September tend to have unpleasant weather conditions.
Interested in more climate information?
We have much more information about the climate in Haiti.
Weather and climate has detailed information for every country in the world. Are you going to Haiti? Get detailed 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.