Port-au-Prince
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Port-au-Prince month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Port-au-Prince are typically January, February and March, with average daytime highs around 31–32°C. July is usually the warmest month (average high 36°C), January the coldest (average low 22°C), and October the wettest (about 82 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31.4 | 22.2 | 14 | 10.4 |
| February | 31.8 | 22.4 | 24 | 11.3 |
| March | 31.7 | 22.7 | 44 | 11.7 |
| April | 32.1 | 23.7 | 72 | 11.7 |
| May | 33.3 | 24.9 | 65 | 11.4 |
| June | 34.7 | 25.9 | 25 | 11.6 |
| July | 35.5 | 26.3 | 27 | 11.5 |
| August | 35.2 | 26.3 | 71 | 11.2 |
| September | 34.5 | 26.0 | 53 | 10.8 |
| October | 33.2 | 25.2 | 82 | 10.0 |
| November | 31.9 | 23.8 | 46 | 10.2 |
| December | 31.9 | 22.8 | 14 | 10.6 |
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01 · OverviewPort-au-Prince, in brief
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02 · HistoryHow Port-au-Prince took shape
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03 · VisitVisiting Port-au-Prince
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04 · Food & cultureFood and everyday culture in Port-au-Prince
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05 · ArtsArts and cultural life in Port-au-Prince
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06 · EconomyWork and the economy in Port-au-Prince
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07 · SafetySafety and practical guidance for Port-au-Prince
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08 · QuestionsQuestions about Port-au-Prince
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port-au-Prince
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01 · Q&AWhere is Port-au-Prince located and what are its coordinates?
Port-au-Prince is situated in Haiti at geographic coordinates 18.5435, -72.3388 with an elevation of an elevation monitored in local geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Port-au-Prince?
Port-au-Prince has a recorded population of approximately 1,234,742 and observes the America/Port-au-Prince time zone (HTG).
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Port-au-Prince?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Port-au-Prince include ht, fr-HT, and the circulating currency is HTG.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Port-au-Prince?
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