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Escuintla Climate by Month

Escuintla maintains a fairly consistent warm average temperature. It is also known for its large amounts of rainfall. Let's now guide you through the climate details for a complete overview.

Average day and night temperature

With minimal seasonal shifts, Escuintla experiences a constant climate year-round. Typically, daytime temperatures range from a very warm 31°C in March to a comfortable 28°C in the coolest month, January. Nights are cooler, with temperatures generally dropping to 17°C, particularly during the colder months.

The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year

Precipitation and rainy days

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

In contrast, January offers drier and sunnier days, with around 12 mm of rainfall over 5 rainy days.

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

Sunshine over the year

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.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Guatemala City, Guatemala (42 KM, 26 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Guatemala City, Guatemala (42 KM, 26 Miles).

The best time of year to visit Escuintla in Guatemala

Escuintla has high temperatures year round ranging between 28°C and 30°C.
The best time to visit is during the drier months: January, February, March and December.

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • When is the rainy season in Escuintla?
    Rainy season in Escuintla occurs in the months of May, June, July, August, September and October.
  • Does Escuintla have a dry season?
    Yes, the months of January and February are very dry.
  • Which is the hottest month in Escuintla?
    March has an average maximum temperature of 31°C and is the hottest month of the year.
  • Which is the coolest month in Escuintla?
    The coolest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 28°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Escuintla?
    September tops the wettest month list with 416 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Escuintla?
    January is the driest month with 12 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Escuintla?
    January is the sunniest month with an average of 248 hours of sunshine.

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    Forecast for Escuintla

    Thu   Dec 12
    32°C | 23°C
    SW 7 km/h
    1.3 mm
    partly cloudy and  chance of rain

    partly cloudy and chance of rain

    Fri   Dec 13
    32°C | 21°C
    SW 7 km/h
    0.9 mm
    partly cloudy and thunder

    partly cloudy and thunder

    Sat   Dec 14
    32°C | 21°C
    SW 7 km/h
    0.7 mm
    partly cloudy and  chance of rain

    partly cloudy and chance of rain