The climate in Port-au-Prince during January can be summarized as hot and dry.
January is in the winter in Port-au-Prince and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 29°C (85°F), whilst at night 18°C (65°F) is normal.
Daytime temperature | 29.4°C 84.9°F |
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Nightly temperature | 18.4°C 65.1°F |
Average temperature | 23.9°C 75°F |
Daily sunshine | 8 hrs |
Avg rainfall | 28 mm 1.1 ins |
Rainy days | 10 days |
Sea temperature | 27.2°C 80.9°F |
Humidity | 65% |
Windspeed | 10.8kph 7 mph |
On average January is the driest month of the year in Port-au-Prince with around 28mm 1.1 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8 hours of sunshine per day.
The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Port-au-Prince in January 2025.
Best places to visit in January
Hottest month: | July | 32.8°C 91°F |
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Driest month: | January | 28mm 1.1ins |
Sunniest month: | February | 8.3hrs |
Coldest month: | January | 29.1°C 84.4°F |
Wettest month: | May | 219mm 8.6ins |