Port-au-Prince, Haiti

🇭🇹 Port-au-Prince, Haiti



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100 USD = 13074 HTG
Safety: Avoid all travel

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Precipitation33%16%11%9%20%31%32%
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Wind27 km/h24 km/h24 km/h24 km/h20 km/h21 km/h11 km/h

Best time to visit Haiti

The best time to visit Port-au-Prince is December to March, when conditions are relatively dry and outdoor sightseeing is generally practical. April to May and August to October are less suitable because of heavier rain and flooding, while June to November also brings hurricane risk, peaking from August to October.

JanuaryGreatTemp (°C)24°Rain (mm)12Sun Hours7Dry Days24

January is hot and relatively dry, around 23-31°C, making outdoor sightseeing practical.

FebruaryGreatTemp (°C)24°Rain (mm)15Sun Hours7Dry Days22

February is hot and fairly dry, around 23-31°C. Rain usually causes few interruptions to sightseeing.

MarchGreatTemp (°C)25°Rain (mm)49Sun Hours9Dry Days19

March is hot, around 23-32°C, with seasonal showers beginning to affect Port-au-Prince. Outdoor plans can usually accommodate brief rain.

AprilOKTemp (°C)25°Rain (mm)69Sun Hours11Dry Days13

April is hot and rainy, around 24-32°C. Frequent downpours and flooding can disrupt outdoor sightseeing.

MayAvoidTemp (°C)27°Rain (mm)120Sun Hours11Dry Days12

May is very hot and rainy, around 24-33°C. Heavy showers and flooding can seriously interfere with outdoor plans.

JuneOKTemp (°C)27°Rain (mm)62Sun Hours12Dry Days17

June is very hot, around 25-34°C, with rain and hurricane risk. A storm can cancel flights and wreck the trip.

JulyOKTemp (°C)28°Rain (mm)77Sun Hours12Dry Days16

July is very hot, around 25-35°C, with tropical-storm and hurricane risk. A storm can cancel flights and wreck the trip.

AugustAvoidTemp (°C)28°Rain (mm)84Sun Hours12Dry Days14

August is very hot and rainy, around 25-35°C, and is peak hurricane season. A storm can cancel flights and wreck the trip; heavy rain brings the year's highest dengue risk.

SeptemberAvoidTemp (°C)27°Rain (mm)113Sun Hours10Dry Days12

September is very hot and rainy, around 25-34°C, and is peak hurricane season. A storm can cancel flights and wreck the trip; heavy rain brings the year's highest dengue risk.

OctoberAvoidTemp (°C)25°Rain (mm)109Sun Hours9Dry Days11

October is hot and very wet, around 24-33°C, and is peak hurricane season. A storm can cancel flights and wreck the trip; heavy rain brings the year's highest dengue risk.

NovemberOKTemp (°C)25°Rain (mm)60Sun Hours9Dry Days15

November is hot, around 24-32°C, with rain and hurricane risk. A storm can cancel flights and wreck the trip, while wet conditions can disrupt outdoor plans.

DecemberGreatTemp (°C)24°Rain (mm)18Sun Hours7Dry Days26

December is hot and relatively dry, around 23-31°C. Lower rainfall supports outdoor sightseeing and day trips.

Sources: britannica.com, en.wikivoyage.org

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Private Tour of Port Au Prince area

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This private tour of Port au Prince area, allow you to understand Port au Prince after of the earthquake of 2010, from time to time Haitian population stand up from this devastating disaster. Enjoy the sun of the Caribbean.

Citadelle Laferriere Sightseeing Tour from Cap-Haitien

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Visit Sans Souci Palace and Citadelle Laferrière on a 5-hour, small-group tour from Cap-Haitien that includes hotel pickup and drop-off, entrance fees, and lunch with a cultural show. Enjoy the personal experience of a smaller group as you explore a ruined palace, ride a horse to a mountaintop fort, watch a folklore and tambour drum show over a loc

Blue Waterfalls (Bassin Bleu) adventures from Jacmel, Haiti

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Bassin Bleu waterfalls adventure in Jacmel from PAP Haiti

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Citadelle Fortress & San Souci Palace from Port au Prince, Haiti

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Cost: From 256.42 USD · Duration: 12 hours

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Private 3-Day PAP La Gonave Island, Cotes des Arcadins From HAITI

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PAP Kenscoff and Jacmel Tour From Haiti

PAP Kenscoff and Jacmel Tour From Haiti

Cost: From 2500 USD · Duration: 144 hours

This private tour of Port au Prince/Kenscoff and Jacmel sets off with pickup from the airport, your hotel. You will visit a number of sites in these locations including City Tours of Port au Prince and City Tours of Jacmel and sightseeing the Blue waterfall. Five nights accommodation are included and all include such, as well as breakfast each morn

Brief

  • Try Haitian specialties such as griot with pikliz, soup joumou, bannann peze, and locally produced coffee.
  • Conditions and services can change quickly, so keep plans flexible and arrange reliable local transportation and accommodation in advance.

Safety and health

  • Port-au-Prince and nearby areas face an exceptionally high risk of gang violence, kidnapping, armed clashes, roadblocks, and sudden movement restrictions. Recent violence has affected Cité Soleil, Plaine du Cul-de-Sac, Kenscoff, Delmas, Tabarre, and surrounding roads. Non-essential travel should be avoided. (un.org | npr.org)
  • Haiti has an active diphtheria outbreak. Ensure diphtheria vaccination is current and seek urgent medical care for severe sore throat, breathing difficulty, or swelling of the neck. (cdc.gov)
  • Mosquito-borne diseases including dengue, Zika, and malaria are concerns. Use repellent, wear covered clothing, and sleep behind screens or under a bed net. Pregnant travelers or those planning pregnancy should obtain specialist advice because of Zika risk. (cdc.gov | wikivoyage.org)
  • Avoid tap water and untreated water, and use sealed bottled water. Avoid floodwater, mud, and contaminated soil, especially after heavy rain; cover cuts and wounds. Haiti has poor sanitary conditions and limited medical care, so comprehensive insurance with medical evacuation cover is important. (cdc.gov | wikivoyage.org)
  • A yellow-fever certificate is required for travelers aged 1 or older arriving from countries with yellow-fever transmission risk; it is not required for direct travel from the United States. (cdc.gov)

Recent News

  • August 23-24, 2026: A gang attack in Kenscoff, in the hills near Port-au-Prince, killed at least 47 people, injured others, burned homes, and resulted in more than 50 kidnappings. The area and routes through the surrounding hills remain particularly dangerous. (npr.org | un.org)

  • August 2026: UN reporting described hundreds of deaths, injuries, sexual violence, and more than 18,000 people displaced during gang clashes in Cité Soleil and Plaine du Cul-de-Sac. Fighting has also spread beyond central Port-au-Prince as security operations put pressure on armed groups. (un.org | miamiherald.com)

  • September 1, 2026 to March 2, 2027: The United States extended restrictions on civilian flights over Port-au-Prince and surrounding areas because of continuing threats from armed groups. Travelers should confirm flight availability and routing directly with airlines. (abcnews.com)

  • September 3, 2026: Two South Korean nationals were rescued after being kidnapped in Haiti, highlighting the continuing risk of abduction even as security operations reduce violence in some neighborhoods. (miamiherald.com)