Escuintla Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

With minimal seasonal shifts, Escuintla experiences a constant climate year-round. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very warm 31°C (88°F) in March to a comfortable 28°C (82°F) in the coolest month, September.

Nights vary from 20°C (68°F) in March to around 17°C (63°F) during the colder months.

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Temperature ranges by month

Escuintla has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 2366 mm (93 in) of rainfall per year. The climate in Escuintla shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect heavy rainfall in September, the wettest month, with an average of 416 mm (16 in) of precipitation over 24 rainy days.

In contrast, the driest month January offers drier and sunnier days, with around 12 mm (0.5 in) of rainfall over 5 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Escuintla Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow

The average number of days each month with precipitation

Escuintla offers a pleasant mix of sunny and slightly overcast days. The difference in sunshine hours between January (8.3 hours daily) and June (5.2 hours daily) provides a bit of variety for visitors and residents.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Escuintla.

The city experiences its highest humidity in September, reaching 84%. In February, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 73%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year