The month in detail
What to expect in May
Spring marks the start of the good season in Port-au-Prince. Temperatures rise (33°C) and tourists have not yet arrived en masse. Expect rain on 43% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended.
May ranks 8 out of 12 months in Port-au-Prince. Compared to April: 16 pts more rainy days, −1.0h of sun per day.
This month's conditions
What it's like in May
Feels like
muggy at times
20°
Daylight
12.9h of daylight
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Is May the right month?
The best month in Port-au-Prince is January (6.1/10), 1.2 pt higher than May.
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Plan your trip
Hotels at their lowest outside peak season, highest on comfortable months. Shoulder seasons offer a good price/climate compromise.
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Practical info
What you need to know before you go
Three angles: the country (language, currency, safety, budget), the year-round climate, and the specifics of a tropical stay.
Country · Haiti
🗣️LanguageFrench
💶CurrencyGourde (G)
🚗DrivingRight-hand
🛡️SafetyAt risk · 4/5
💰Cost of living ⓘCheap · 2/5
🌡️ Climate
🌍Climate typeTropical
📈Climate trend ⓘStable
🔥Hottest monthJuly · 35°C
❄️Coolest monthJanuary · 31°C
🌧️Rainiest month ⓘSeptember · 47%
🏝️ Tropical stay
🌞Dry season ⓘMay → Sep
🌧️Wet season ⓘDec → Mar
🌀Cyclones ⓘSeason Nov-Apr
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Location
Where is Port-au-Prince ?
Global position + regional geographic context.
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🔍 Geographic context
HaitiTropical climate with a 6.1 → 4.7 gap between best and worst month. 10 years of ERA5 data to choose by project.
18.54°N · 72.34°W
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Port-au-Prince?
January is the best month with 31.0°C highs, 22.0°C lows, 9.0h of sunshine and 10.0% rainy days.
How many hours of sunshine does Port-au-Prince get in January?
Port-au-Prince averages 9.0 sunshine hours per day in January. It is the sunniest month with a climate score of 6.0/10.
What is the rainiest month in Port-au-Prince?
August is the most unfavourable month with August has the lowest climate score of the year and the lowest climate score of the year.
What are the temperatures at night in Port-au-Prince in January?
In January, overnight lows reach 22.0°C, while afternoon highs average 31.0°C.
Is Port-au-Prince good in winter?
In winter (December-February), Port-au-Prince scores 5.7/10 on average — Decent period conditions for cultural visits.. The best month overall remains January with a score of 6.0/10.
When should you avoid Port-au-Prince?
August is the most difficult month to visit Port-au-Prince, with August has the lowest climate score of the year. Climate conditions are at their lowest of the year during this period.