Haiti

Haiti Weather in January

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Haiti in January.

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Port-au-Prince Cap-Haïtien Pétionville Montrouis

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 to Expect 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 (82°F) and nighttime temperatures around 18°C (64°F) in Port-au-Prince. 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 (0.6 in) to high rainfall in Cap-Haïtien with 105 mm (4.1 in). Based on our climate data it is the driest month of the year in Port-au-Prince.

Average sunshine

Plenty of sunshine can be expected in numerous places in January. Port-au-Prince typically receives 278 hours of sunlight, making it ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

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Best Places to Visit in Haiti in January

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Haiti.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Haiti

What is the weather like in January for some of the most popular destinations in Haiti?

Temperature range in Haiti (January)

Precipitation variation in Haiti (January)

Port-au-Prince

In January Port-au-Prince generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C (64°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
19°C (66°F)
18°C (64°F)
19°C (66°F)
Monthly sun hours
245 hours
278 hours
254 hours
Monthly rainfall
34 mm (1.3 in)
25 mm (1 in)
41 mm (1.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
11 days
8 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Port-au-Prince →

Cap-Haïtien

In January Cap-Haïtien generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C (72°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
27°C (81°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
22°C (72°F)
22°C (72°F)
Monthly rainfall
98 mm (3.9 in)
105 mm (4.1 in)
83 mm (3.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
11 days
8 days
Weather conditions
perfect
pleasant
perfect
Climate in Cap-Haïtien →

Pétionville

In January Pétionville generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C (64°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
18°C (64°F)
18°C (64°F)
18°C (64°F)
Monthly sun hours
245 hours
278 hours
254 hours
Monthly rainfall
40 mm (1.6 in)
29 mm (1.1 in)
49 mm (1.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
11 days
9 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Pétionville →

Montrouis

In January Montrouis generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C (72°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
22°C (72°F)
23°C (73°F)
Monthly sun hours
245 hours
278 hours
254 hours
Monthly rainfall
15 mm (0.6 in)
15 mm (0.6 in)
18 mm (0.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
10 days
8 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Montrouis →

Cotterelle

In January Cotterelle generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C (70°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
27°C (81°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
22°C (72°F)
21°C (70°F)
21°C (70°F)
Monthly sun hours
245 hours
278 hours
254 hours
Monthly rainfall
39 mm (1.5 in)
28 mm (1.1 in)
45 mm (1.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
11 days
9 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Cotterelle →

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Popular cities in January

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Haiti in January.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Port-au-Prince 28°C (82°F) 18°C (64°F) 25 mm (1 in)
Cap-Haïtien 27°C (81°F) 22°C (72°F) 105 mm (4.1 in)
Pétionville 28°C (82°F) 18°C (64°F) 29 mm (1.1 in)
Montrouis 28°C (82°F) 22°C (72°F) 15 mm (0.6 in)
Cotterelle 27°C (81°F) 21°C (70°F) 28 mm (1.1 in)

Haiti weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Haiti in January?

January in Haiti brings perfect weather. In Port-au-Prince, daytime temperatures are typically around 28°C (82°F) and nighttime lows hover near 18°C (64°F).

What is the average temperature in Haiti in January?

Daytime temperatures in Port-au-Prince peak at roughly 28°C (82°F) in January, dropping to about 18°C (64°F) overnight.

Does Haiti get a lot of rain in January?

Rain is generally moderate to light in Haiti during January, with Port-au-Prince averaging close to 25 mm (1 in).

Is January a Good 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, September tends to have poor weather conditions.

Interested in more climate information?

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