Haiti weather in January
Planning a journey to Haiti this January and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:
What is the weather like in Haiti in January?
January in Haiti generally has warm temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from low to high.
You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 28°C and nighttime temperatures around 18°C in Port-au-Prince. During this period, Port-au-Prince experiences its coolest temperatures annually.
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. Looking at the climate data spanning the last 30 years, this month usually has the lowest rainfall in Port-au-Prince, marking it as the year's driest month. Meanwhile, Port-au-Prince enjoys close to 278 hours of sunlight. This means it's a great month if you prefer bright and sunny days.
For specific regional insights in Haiti for January, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Haiti climate page.
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Average weather in 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.
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Average weather in 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.
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Average weather in 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.
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Average weather in 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.
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Average weather in 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.
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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.
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