Port-au-Prince weather in January
January in Port-au-Prince: hot, dry, with very humid — one of the best months to visit.
#1 of 12 months in Port-au-Prince · #361 of 897 destinations to visit in January · comfort 77/100 (tier B)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Port-au-Prince climate normals — January
| Daytime high | 31°C / 87°F | 🥵 hot |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 21°C / 71°F | |
| Rainfall | 28 mm / 1.1 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 8 days | |
| Humidity | 76% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 20°C / 69°F | |
| Sunshine | 10 h/day | |
| Daylight | 11.2 h | |
| Wind | 6 km/h / 4 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 99 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Port-au-Prince in January — FAQ
- Is January a good time to visit Port-au-Prince?
- January in Port-au-Prince: hot, dry, with very humid — one of the best months to visit. It ranks #1 of 12 months for Port-au-Prince on SeasonMap's comfort score (77/100).
- What is the weather like in Port-au-Prince in January?
- In January, Port-au-Prince averages a daily high of 30.6°C and a low of 21.4°C, with about 27.9 mm of rain over roughly 7.8 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Port-au-Prince in January?
- Port-au-Prince has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 99 in January.