Port-au-Prince weather in December
In December, Port-au-Prince sees average daytime highs of 26°C and overnight lows near 18°C, with 36 mm of rain across 7.3 wet days and about 10.9 hours of daylight. It is the 11th-warmest and 11th-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 26°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 54% of the time in December, and the air most often feels humid.
Daylight stretches from about 11 hours at the start of December to 10 h 54 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, December is Port-au-Prince's 3rd-clearest and 3rd-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Port-au-Prince's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 26°
- 11th warmest
- Overnight low
- 18°
- 3rd coldest
- Rainfall
- 36 mm
- 7.3 wet days
- Daylight
- 10 h 54 min
- 6:19 AM – 5:12 PM
- Cloud cover
- 43%
- 3rd clearest
- Wind
- 4 km/h
- 3rd windiest
- Solar energy
- 4.65 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 7.3
- out of 10
Temperature in December
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 26°C through the month.
A typical December day in Port-au-Prince reaches about 26°C in the afternoon and slips back to 18°C overnight — a 9°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 25°C and 28°C. Set against its neighbours, December runs on par with November and on par with January.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 |
| Avg low (°C) | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 26 | 18 |
| 2 | 26 | 18 |
| 3 | 26 | 18 |
| 4 | 26 | 18 |
| 5 | 26 | 18 |
| 6 | 26 | 18 |
| 7 | 26 | 18 |
| 8 | 26 | 18 |
| 9 | 26 | 18 |
| 10 | 26 | 18 |
| 11 | 26 | 18 |
| 12 | 26 | 18 |
| 13 | 26 | 18 |
| 14 | 26 | 18 |
| 15 | 26 | 18 |
| 16 | 26 | 17 |
| 17 | 26 | 17 |
| 18 | 26 | 17 |
| 19 | 26 | 17 |
| 20 | 26 | 17 |
| 21 | 26 | 17 |
| 22 | 26 | 17 |
| 23 | 26 | 17 |
| 24 | 26 | 17 |
| 25 | 26 | 17 |
| 26 | 26 | 17 |
| 27 | 26 | 17 |
| 28 | 26 | 17 |
| 29 | 26 | 17 |
| 30 | 26 | 17 |
| 31 | 26 | 17 |
Port-au-Prince weather by month
How December compares with the rest of the year at a glance. December is the 11th-warmest and 11th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 26° / 17° | 26 | 6.5 | 11 | 7.5 |
| Feb | 27° / 17° | 42 | 8.2 | 11.4 | 7.0 |
| Mar | 27° / 18° | 103 | 15.3 | 11.9 | 5.9 |
| Apr | 27° / 19° | 169 | 20.3 | 12.4 | 5.0 |
| May | 27° / 20° | 240 | 24 | 12.9 | 4.4 |
| Jun | 28° / 21° | 142 | 20.1 | 13.1 | 4.5 |
| Jul | 29° / 21° | 130 | 20.4 | 13 | 4.3 |
| Aug | 29° / 21° | 193 | 23.4 | 12.6 | 3.9 |
| Sep | 28° / 21° | 223 | 25.5 | 12.1 | 3.8 |
| Oct | 27° / 20° | 208 | 24.2 | 11.6 | 4.4 |
| Nov | 27° / 19° | 101 | 15.8 | 11.1 | 5.7 |
| Dec | 26° / 18° | 36 | 7.3 | 10.9 | 7.3 |
Cloud cover in December
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 54% of the time in December.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 23% of December, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 23%. Skies tend to open up as the month goes on.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 73 | 73 | 75 | 75 | 76 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 76 | 77 | 77 | 76 | 76 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 79 | 78 | 78 | 79 | 79 | 79 | 80 | 81 | 81 | 80 |
| Cloudier (%) | 27 | 27 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 20 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 73 | 27 |
| 2 | 73 | 27 |
| 3 | 75 | 25 |
| 4 | 75 | 25 |
| 5 | 76 | 24 |
| 6 | 77 | 23 |
| 7 | 77 | 23 |
| 8 | 77 | 23 |
| 9 | 77 | 23 |
| 10 | 77 | 23 |
| 11 | 76 | 24 |
| 12 | 77 | 23 |
| 13 | 77 | 23 |
| 14 | 76 | 24 |
| 15 | 76 | 24 |
| 16 | 77 | 23 |
| 17 | 77 | 23 |
| 18 | 77 | 23 |
| 19 | 78 | 22 |
| 20 | 78 | 22 |
| 21 | 78 | 22 |
| 22 | 79 | 21 |
| 23 | 78 | 22 |
| 24 | 78 | 22 |
| 25 | 79 | 21 |
| 26 | 79 | 21 |
| 27 | 79 | 21 |
| 28 | 80 | 20 |
| 29 | 81 | 19 |
| 30 | 81 | 19 |
| 31 | 80 | 20 |
Chance of precipitation in December
Port-au-Prince gets around 36 mm of rain over 7.3 wet days in December. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 23% and peaks near 28% on the wettest days. The odds ease toward the end of the month.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 28 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 28 |
| 2 | 27 |
| 3 | 27 |
| 4 | 26 |
| 5 | 26 |
| 6 | 25 |
| 7 | 25 |
| 8 | 24 |
| 9 | 24 |
| 10 | 24 |
| 11 | 24 |
| 12 | 24 |
| 13 | 24 |
| 14 | 24 |
| 15 | 24 |
| 16 | 23 |
| 17 | 23 |
| 18 | 23 |
| 19 | 23 |
| 20 | 23 |
| 21 | 23 |
| 22 | 23 |
| 23 | 22 |
| 24 | 22 |
| 25 | 22 |
| 26 | 21 |
| 27 | 21 |
| 28 | 21 |
| 29 | 20 |
| 30 | 20 |
| 31 | 20 |
Humidity in December
Most of December feels humid — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, December lands in the humid band about 53% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 40% of them.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Comfortable (%) | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 |
| Humid (%) | 39 | 41 | 42 | 43 | 44 | 45 | 46 | 47 | 48 | 48 | 49 | 50 | 51 | 51 | 52 | 53 | 54 | 54 | 55 | 56 | 56 | 58 | 59 | 59 | 60 | 61 | 62 | 62 | 64 | 64 | 66 |
| Muggy (%) | 58 | 56 | 54 | 53 | 52 | 51 | 50 | 49 | 48 | 47 | 46 | 45 | 44 | 43 | 42 | 41 | 40 | 39 | 38 | 37 | 36 | 34 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 24 | 23 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 3 | 39 | 58 |
| 2 | 0 | 3 | 41 | 56 |
| 3 | 0 | 4 | 42 | 54 |
| 4 | 0 | 4 | 43 | 53 |
| 5 | 0 | 4 | 44 | 52 |
| 6 | 0 | 4 | 45 | 51 |
| 7 | 0 | 4 | 46 | 50 |
| 8 | 0 | 4 | 47 | 49 |
| 9 | 0 | 4 | 48 | 48 |
| 10 | 0 | 4 | 48 | 47 |
| 11 | 1 | 4 | 49 | 46 |
| 12 | 1 | 4 | 50 | 45 |
| 13 | 1 | 4 | 51 | 44 |
| 14 | 1 | 5 | 51 | 43 |
| 15 | 1 | 5 | 52 | 42 |
| 16 | 1 | 5 | 53 | 41 |
| 17 | 1 | 5 | 54 | 40 |
| 18 | 1 | 6 | 54 | 39 |
| 19 | 1 | 6 | 55 | 38 |
| 20 | 1 | 6 | 56 | 37 |
| 21 | 1 | 7 | 56 | 36 |
| 22 | 1 | 7 | 58 | 34 |
| 23 | 1 | 7 | 59 | 33 |
| 24 | 1 | 8 | 59 | 32 |
| 25 | 1 | 8 | 60 | 31 |
| 26 | 1 | 9 | 61 | 29 |
| 27 | 1 | 9 | 62 | 28 |
| 28 | 1 | 10 | 62 | 27 |
| 29 | 1 | 10 | 64 | 25 |
| 30 | 1 | 11 | 64 | 24 |
| 31 | 0 | 11 | 66 | 23 |
Wind in December
Winds average 4 km/h in December.
Across December, daily wind ranges from about 4 km/h on the calmest days to 4 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (km/h) | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Feels | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | calm |
| 2 | 4 | calm |
| 3 | 4 | calm |
| 4 | 4 | calm |
| 5 | 4 | calm |
| 6 | 4 | calm |
| 7 | 4 | calm |
| 8 | 4 | calm |
| 9 | 4 | calm |
| 10 | 4 | calm |
| 11 | 4 | calm |
| 12 | 4 | calm |
| 13 | 4 | calm |
| 14 | 4 | calm |
| 15 | 4 | calm |
| 16 | 4 | calm |
| 17 | 4 | calm |
| 18 | 4 | calm |
| 19 | 4 | calm |
| 20 | 4 | calm |
| 21 | 4 | calm |
| 22 | 4 | calm |
| 23 | 4 | calm |
| 24 | 4 | calm |
| 25 | 4 | calm |
| 26 | 4 | calm |
| 27 | 4 | calm |
| 28 | 4 | calm |
| 29 | 4 | calm |
| 30 | 4 | calm |
| 31 | 4 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in December
Daylight runs from about 11 hours at the start of December to 10 h 54 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 6 minutes over December. Sunrise moves from 6:10 AM to 6:26 AM, and sunset from 5:08 PM to 5:20 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 11.0 | 11.0 | 11.0 | 10.9 | 10.9 | 10.9 | 10.9 | 10.9 | 10.9 | 10.9 | 10.9 | 10.9 | 10.9 | 10.9 | 10.9 | 10.9 | 10.9 | 10.9 | 10.9 | 10.9 | 10.9 | 10.9 | 10.9 | 10.9 | 10.9 | 10.9 | 10.9 | 10.9 | 10.9 | 10.9 | 10.9 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:10 | 6:11 | 6:11 | 6:12 | 6:13 | 6:13 | 6:14 | 6:14 | 6:15 | 6:15 | 6:16 | 6:17 | 6:17 | 6:18 | 6:18 | 6:19 | 6:19 | 6:20 | 6:20 | 6:21 | 6:21 | 6:22 | 6:22 | 6:23 | 6:23 | 6:24 | 6:24 | 6:24 | 6:25 | 6:25 | 6:26 |
| Sunset (PM) | 5:08 | 5:08 | 5:08 | 5:09 | 5:09 | 5:09 | 5:09 | 5:10 | 5:10 | 5:10 | 5:10 | 5:11 | 5:11 | 5:12 | 5:12 | 5:12 | 5:13 | 5:13 | 5:14 | 5:14 | 5:14 | 5:15 | 5:15 | 5:16 | 5:16 | 5:17 | 5:17 | 5:18 | 5:18 | 5:19 | 5:20 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11.0 | 6:10 | 5:08 |
| 2 | 11.0 | 6:11 | 5:08 |
| 3 | 11.0 | 6:11 | 5:08 |
| 4 | 10.9 | 6:12 | 5:09 |
| 5 | 10.9 | 6:13 | 5:09 |
| 6 | 10.9 | 6:13 | 5:09 |
| 7 | 10.9 | 6:14 | 5:09 |
| 8 | 10.9 | 6:14 | 5:10 |
| 9 | 10.9 | 6:15 | 5:10 |
| 10 | 10.9 | 6:15 | 5:10 |
| 11 | 10.9 | 6:16 | 5:10 |
| 12 | 10.9 | 6:17 | 5:11 |
| 13 | 10.9 | 6:17 | 5:11 |
| 14 | 10.9 | 6:18 | 5:12 |
| 15 | 10.9 | 6:18 | 5:12 |
| 16 | 10.9 | 6:19 | 5:12 |
| 17 | 10.9 | 6:19 | 5:13 |
| 18 | 10.9 | 6:20 | 5:13 |
| 19 | 10.9 | 6:20 | 5:14 |
| 20 | 10.9 | 6:21 | 5:14 |
| 21 | 10.9 | 6:21 | 5:14 |
| 22 | 10.9 | 6:22 | 5:15 |
| 23 | 10.9 | 6:22 | 5:15 |
| 24 | 10.9 | 6:23 | 5:16 |
| 25 | 10.9 | 6:23 | 5:16 |
| 26 | 10.9 | 6:24 | 5:17 |
| 27 | 10.9 | 6:24 | 5:17 |
| 28 | 10.9 | 6:24 | 5:18 |
| 29 | 10.9 | 6:25 | 5:18 |
| 30 | 10.9 | 6:25 | 5:19 |
| 31 | 10.9 | 6:26 | 5:20 |
Solar energy in December
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in December, about 4.65 kWh/m² — the year's lowest.
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 4.65 kWh/m² to a high of 6.83 kWh/m² in July across the year — December's 4.65 kWh/m² sits near the bottom.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 |
| Level | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 2 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 3 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 4 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 5 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 6 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 7 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 8 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 9 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 10 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 11 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 12 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 13 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 14 | 4.6 | Bright |
| 15 | 4.6 | Bright |
| 16 | 4.6 | Bright |
| 17 | 4.6 | Bright |
| 18 | 4.6 | Bright |
| 19 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 20 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 21 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 22 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 23 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 24 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 25 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 26 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 27 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 28 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 29 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 30 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 31 | 4.7 | Bright |
Hazard calendar for Port-au-Prince
None of Port-au-Prince's seasonal hazards are active in December. The full-year calendar below shows when the rainy season, cyclone risk and dust haze do peak.
Port-au-Prince sits in the Atlantic hurricane belt; the season peaks August–October.
Is December a good time to visit Port-au-Prince?
Our two travel scores rate December for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
December is one of the better times to visit Port-au-Prince for general sightseeing. The water and warmth also suit a beach or pool day.
What to pack for Port-au-Prince in December
From December's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In December, Port-au-Prince sees daytime highs around 26°C and nights near 18°C. Worth packing: light clothes and sun protection. About 7 days see rain.
Sea temperature near Port-au-Prince in December
The nearest coast averages about 29°C in December — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea offshore is warmest in September at about 30°C and coldest in February near 28°C.
The water stays above 20°C all year — warm enough for a swim any month.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea temperature (°C) | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 |
| Comfort | Warm | Warm | Warm | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical |
| Sea temperature (°C) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 28 | Warm |
| Feb | 28 | Warm |
| Mar | 28 | Warm |
| Apr | 28 | Tropical |
| May | 29 | Tropical |
| Jun | 29 | Tropical |
| Jul | 30 | Tropical |
| Aug | 30 | Tropical |
| Sep | 30 | Tropical |
| Oct | 30 | Tropical |
| Nov | 29 | Tropical |
| Dec | 29 | Tropical |
UV index in Port-au-Prince in December
Clear-sky midday UV in December peaks around 7 — enough to warrant sun protection. The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Port-au-Prince peaks around August 20 at about 12 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 15 at about 7 (high).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — every month of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 8 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 7 |
| Level | Very high | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | High |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 8 | Very high |
| Feb | 9 | Very high |
| Mar | 12 | Extreme |
| Apr | 12 | Extreme |
| May | 11 | Extreme |
| Jun | 12 | Extreme |
| Jul | 10 | Very high |
| Aug | 12 | Extreme |
| Sep | 11 | Extreme |
| Oct | 10 | Extreme |
| Nov | 8 | Very high |
| Dec | 7 | High |
Air quality in Port-au-Prince in December
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where December falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Port-au-Prince is worst in June — around 34 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), and holds fairly steady the rest of the year.
Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 28 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 25 | 34 | 33 | 29 | 26 | 31 | 31 | 31 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 28 | Moderate |
| Feb | 24 | Moderate |
| Mar | 22 | Moderate |
| Apr | 22 | Moderate |
| May | 25 | Moderate |
| Jun | 34 | Moderate |
| Jul | 33 | Moderate |
| Aug | 29 | Moderate |
| Sep | 26 | Moderate |
| Oct | 31 | Moderate |
| Nov | 31 | Moderate |
| Dec | 31 | Moderate |
Where is Port-au-Prince?
Port-au-Prince sits at 18.5°N, 72.3°W, 27 m above sea level, in Haiti. The nearest listed city is Delmas, 4.0 km away.
Topography around Port-au-Prince
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Port-au-Prince.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Port-au-Prince has significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 476 m around an average of 62 m above sea level; within 16 km, very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 1,916 m; within 80 km, extreme variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 2,681 m.
The land around Port-au-Prince is covered by artificial surfaces (68%) within 3 km, grassland (30%), water (25%) and artificial surfaces (23%) within 16 km, and grassland (40%) and water (36%) within 80 km.
Haiti travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 4
- Do Not Travel
- Power plugs
- Type A / B
- 110 V · 60 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 86% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $2,694
- 2025
- Happiness
- 3.6 / 10
- World Happiness, 2020
- Homicide rate
- 41.2
- per 100k, 2023
- Road deaths
- 18.8
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- Lower middle
- World Bank
- English
- Very low
- EF EPI 444
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Port-au-Prince (18.5435°, -72.3388°, elevation 27 m), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. Tropical-cyclone seasons are the published climatological basin seasons (NOAA National Hurricane Center / regional warning centres). Sea temperatures are the NOAA OISST v2.1 1991–2020 monthly climatology (public domain), sampled at the nearest ocean point. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Monthly air-quality (PM2.5) seasonality is from the CAMS EAC4 reanalysis (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service), scaled to the WHO annual mean where available. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).