Weather & climate · Port-au-Prince
Best Time to Visit Haiti
November to April
The best time to visit Haiti is November to April, when daytime highs in Port-au-Prince are around 30–31°C. May to October are also a good time to go. July is the warmest month (32°C by day), January the coldest (22°C at night), and October the wettest with about 75 mm of rain.
32°C
Warmest: July
22°C
Coldest nights: January
509 mm
Rain per year
75 mm
Wettest: October
Haiti weather by month
- Jan30°C22°C19 mm
- Feb30°C22°C16 mm
- Mar30°C23°C24 mm
- Apr31°C24°C37 mm
- May31°C25°C62 mm
- Jun32°C25°C41 mm
- Jul32°C26°C38 mm
- Aug32°C26°C64 mm
- Sep32°C26°C49 mm
- Oct31°C25°C75 mm
- Nov30°C24°C56 mm
- Dec30°C23°C28 mm
Best time Good Less ideal
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°C | 22°C | 19 mm | 66% | 38% | Best time |
| February | 30°C | 22°C | 16 mm | 64% | 40% | Best time |
| March | 30°C | 23°C | 24 mm | 64% | 48% | Best time |
| April | 31°C | 24°C | 37 mm | 64% | 54% | Best time |
| May | 31°C | 25°C | 62 mm | 67% | 63% | Good |
| June | 32°C | 25°C | 41 mm | 67% | 58% | Good |
| July | 32°C | 26°C | 38 mm | 64% | 53% | Good |
| August | 32°C | 26°C | 64 mm | 66% | 55% | Good |
| September | 32°C | 26°C | 49 mm | 68% | 59% | Good |
| October | 31°C | 25°C | 75 mm | 71% | 58% | Good |
| November | 30°C | 24°C | 56 mm | 70% | 47% | Best time |
| December | 30°C | 23°C | 28 mm | 67% | 36% | Best time |
Data: NASA POWER (Prediction Of Worldwide Energy Resources) — 25-year climate averages 2001–2025, public domain, for the area around Port-au-Prince (18.53, -72.33). Satellite and model averages — local weather stations can differ by 1–2 °C, and mountains or coasts elsewhere in Haiti have their own climate.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Haiti?
November to April. The best time to visit Haiti is November to April, when daytime highs in Port-au-Prince are around 30–31°C. May to October are also a good time to go. July is the warmest month (32°C by day), January the coldest (22°C at night), and October the wettest with about 75 mm of rain.
What is the hottest month in Haiti?
July, with average highs of 32°C in Port-au-Prince.
What is the coldest month in Haiti?
January, when nights drop to about 22°C and days reach 30°C.
What is the rainiest month in Haiti?
October with about 75 mm; February is the driest (16 mm).
When should I avoid visiting Haiti?
August is the least comfortable month on average: 32°C by day and 64 mm of rain.
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