When is the best time to go to Port Au Prince?

When is the best time to go to Port Au Prince? Here's some information to help you in your decision:

  • The best months for good weather in Port Au Prince are January, February, March and December
  • On average, the warmest months are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November
  • The rainiest months are May, August, September and October
  • The sea temperature is suitable for swimming all year round


Annual weather in Port Au Prince

Infographic of the best times to visit Port Au Prince
Infographic of the best times to visit Port Au Prince ©whereandwhen.net

Weather details in Port Au Prince month by month

To get all the information about the climate and weather in Port Au Prince for a specific month, click on the corresponding link below:

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Weather and climate in Port Au Prince

Port Au Prince enjoys a tropical savanna climate (with dry winter) in accordance with the Köppen-Geiger classification. The yearly average maximum temperature in Port Au Prince is 90°F (ranging from 86°F in december to 94°F in august). Annual rainfall is 78.2in, with a minimum of 1.2in in january and a maximum of 11.3in in september.
  • From january to march the climate is good. The record temperature this month is 94°F and it rains about 4.3in each month.
  • Between april and october the climate is just OK. In average, on the morning it is 79°F and, in october, 15 days of rain are expected.
  • Between the months of november and december the climate is favorable. the thermometer goes up to 86°F°C and, in december, 2 days of rain are expected.

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Charts: temperature and rainfall in Port Au Prince

In the charts below, you can see the following seasonal norms for the city of Port Au Prince: the minimum and maximum outdoor temperature, the risk and amount of monthly rainfall, daily average sunshine, sea temperature, and relative humidity for each month of the year.

Outside temperature

Precipitation (rainfall)

Daily sunshine hours

Sea temperature

Humidity


Peak visitor numbers and tourist seasons in Port Au Prince

Find out when Port Au Prince has its high tourist season (the period when the influx of tourists is highest) and off-peak tourist season using our data and figures.

Tourist seasons in Port Au Prince

  • Very low season in Port Au Prince
    The months with the lowest number of tourists are: March, April, May and June.
  • Low season in Port Au Prince
    The months with low numbers of tourists are: January, February, September, October and November.
  • High season in Port Au Prince
    The number of visitors to Port Au Prince is high in: July and August.
  • Peak season in Port Au Prince
    The largest number of tourists visiting Port Au Prince is during: December.

Figure: Visitor index for Port Au Prince month by month



Best time for low prices in Port Au Prince

Average prices of hotels in Port Au Prince month by month

Generally, May is the month with the lowest hotel prices in Port Au Prince. So this is a great time to save on your holiday! In contrast, August is statistically the most expensive month of the year for hotels.

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Average price for flights to Port Au Prince

A return flight between London and Port Au Prince is generally cheaper if you go in march ($ 834 on average): this is the best time for travellers on a tight budget. In contrast, you may end up paying $ 429 more for your airline ticket to Port Au Prince if you go in august.

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