Port-au-Prince
Capital of Haiti
Port-au-Prince is the capital city of Haiti, with a population of about 987,000 as of 2015. Visitors come to see its cultural and historical landmarks, including the National Palace, the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Assumption, and the Musée du Panthéon National Haïtien.
What to see
The city features several significant structures. Historical and cultural sites include the National Palace and the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Assumption. The Musée du Panthéon National Haïtien offers further insight into the country's history.
When to go
Port-au-Prince remains warm throughout the year, with daily highs consistently between 30 °C and 33 °C. January and December are the driest months, with 5 to 6 days of rain and totals of 24 mm to 31 mm. Rainfall increases significantly from May through October, with the wettest months, September and October, seeing rain on about 18 days each.
Getting there
The city is served by Toussaint Louverture International Airport, which is located 6 km from Port-au-Prince.
Top sights in Port-au-Prince
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 33 °C. The wettest is October, with about 161 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 30 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 30 |
| Average low, °C | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 22 |
| Rainfall, mm | 24 | 53 | 71 | 132 | 157 | 115 | 88 | 133 | 148 | 161 | 97 | 31 |
| Rainy days | 5 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 14 | 18 | 18 | 13 | 7 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for Port-au-Prince (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.