Port-au-Prince Weather in May

What's the weather like in Port-au-Prince (Ouest) in May 2024?

The climate in Port-au-Prince during May can be summarized as hot, humid and very wet.

May is in the spring in Port-au-Prince and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (88°F), whilst at night 21°C (70°F) is normal.

Port-au-Prince weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 31.4°C 88.4°F
Nightly temperature 21.1°C 69.9°F
Average temperature 26.2°C 79.2°F
Daily sunshine 7.8 hrs
Avg rainfall 219 mm 8.6 ins
Rainy days 11 days
Sea temperature 27.9°C 82.2°F
Humidity 73%
Windspeed 11.2kph 7 mph

On average May is the wettest month of the year in Port-au-Prince with around 219mm 8.6 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.8 hours of sunshine per day.

May temperatures in Port-au-Prince

Port-au-Prince average temperature in May

May rainfall

Port-au-Prince average rain in May

May hourly sunshine

Port-au-Prince average rain in May

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 May 2024.

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Port-au-Prince weather stats

Port-au-Prince weather statistics
Hottest month: July 32.8°C 91°F
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
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