If you plan to visit Port-au-Prince in October, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +88°F during the day and approximately 0 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 29 rainy days in the month and around 206 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
October is usually the wettest month of the year in Port-au-Prince;
Average weather
☀️
+88°F
Avg. max. temperature
+72°F
Min.
+95°F
Max.
206 mm
Total precipitation
82%
Avg. humidity
1 m/s
Avg. wind
0 ☀️
Sunny Days
1 ⛅️
Cloudy
29 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Port-au-Prince has OK weather in October.
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Average temperature in Port-au-Prince in October
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Port-au-Prince for October based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Going from a maximum of +93°F during the day to a minimum of +77°F during the night, the temperature in October averages around +91°F.
The average maximum temperature goes down 11% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +91°F to +90°F.
Is Port-au-Prince warm or cold in October?
Port-au-Prince is typically hot in October.
Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +90°F to +88°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +79°F to +77°F.
Make sure that you pack your summer linen and swimming costumes; it’s probably going to be hot.
Take a look at how October is compared to other months in Port-au-Prince:
Climate in Port-au-Prince in October
Port-au-Prince weather looks like this, on average, in October and the surrounding months.
September
October
November
Avg. temperature
+90°F
+88°F
+88°F
Min. temperature
+73°F
+72°F
+68°F
Max. temperature
+97°F
+95°F
+93°F
Rainfall
210 mm
206 mm
92 mm
Wind
1 m/s
1 m/s
1 m/s
Humidity
81%
82%
81%
Air pressure
1014 HPa
1013 HPa
1014 HPa
Sunny days
0
0
2
Cloudy days
1
1
4
Rainy days
27
29
23
Snowy days
0
0
0
October weather is still as ok as in September.It’s getting colder in October. From +90°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +88°F.As October arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 210 mm to 206 mm.Humidity rises from 81% to 82%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during October, staying around 1 m/s.The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 0 sunny days during the month.
November brings much the same weather, it remains ok.
Wind speed in Port-au-Prince in October based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 4 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.
The average wind speed in Port-au-Prince is gradually increasing during October, going from 2 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during October in Port-au-Prince based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 84% chance of rain on an average day in October, with total rainfall of approximately 227 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 26 mm, which is moderate rain.October is a pretty wet month with over 26 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
October is one of the rainiest months in Port-au-Prince, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
Port-au-Prince wettest month is May, where a typical day has a 94% chance of precipitation and 235 mm of rainfall per day. January, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 55% chance of precipitation and 24 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last October in Port-au-Prince?
This is the weather in Port-au-Prince in October 2024:
1 October
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+92°F
2 October
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+90°F
3 October
☁️
+88°F
4 October
🌧️
+90°F
5 October
🌧️
+90°F
6 October
🌧️
+91°F
7 October
🌧️
+91°F
8 October
🌧️
+90°F
9 October
☀️
+91°F
10 October
🌧️
+92°F
11 October
☀️
+93°F
12 October
☀️
+92°F
13 October
☀️
+93°F
14 October
🌧️
+91°F
15 October
☁️
+89°F
16 October
☁️
+90°F
17 October
☀️
+92°F
18 October
☁️
+92°F
19 October
☁️
+92°F
20 October
☁️
+91°F
21 October
🌧️
+88°F
22 October
☁️
+90°F
23 October
☁️
+90°F
24 October
☁️
+91°F
25 October
☁️
+89°F
26 October
🌧️
+90°F
27 October
☀️
+89°F
28 October
☁️
+88°F
29 October
☀️
+89°F
30 October
☁️
+90°F
31 October
🌧️
+90°F
In October 2024 Port-au-Prince had 7 sunny days, 14 cloudy days, and 10 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +91°F, with an absolute maximum of +93°F and a minimum of +88°F. The average humidity was 76%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 43%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 9 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years
This is how Port-au-Prince climate has changed over the last 43 years.
The climate in Port-au-Prince in October has not changed that much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1979 (+86°F) and the highest in 2023 (+91°F). The driest year was 1997 with only 1184 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 1979 with 2130 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Port-au-Prince in October:
Is October a good time to visit Port-au-Prince?
It’s always a good time to visit Port-au-Prince, but the weather is changeable in October, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.
Can you sunbathe in Port-au-Prince in October?
Absolutely, October is hot in Port-au-Prince. Plan on beach and pool time, and ensure that you pack light and breathable options to stay comfortable.
Is Port-au-Prince rainy in October?
Port-au-Prince is often rainy in October. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Port-au-Prince in October?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Port-au-Prince in October, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Port-au-Prince, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.