Escuintla Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit
Escuintla, Escuintla Department, Guatemala, has a stable climate with little temperature variation across the year. Average daytime temperatures hover around 29°C (84°F), peaking in March at 31°C (88°F) and dipping in January to 28°C (82°F).
The city receives considerable rainfall, with around 2366 mm (93 in) annually. September is the wettest month. It has distinct dry (December to March) and wet (May to October) seasons. The most sunshine falls in January, with an average of 8.3 hours of daily sunshine.
Monthly Temperature in Escuintla
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, January.
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
Rainfall in Escuintla
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
Sunshine Hours in Escuintla
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
Humidity in Escuintla by Month
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
Escuintla 3-Day Forecast
Check the conditions for any month of the year.
Best Time to Visit Escuintla
With its warm weather, Escuintla experiences temperatures from 28°C (82°F) to 31°C (88°F) throughout the year. January, February, March, April and December offers the driest weather, which makes it a good time to visit.It's smart to plan your activities during the cooler morning hours or take advantage of the refreshing evenings.
Note that May, June, July, August, September and October make up the rainy season, with heavier precipitation expected. Ready to plan your travels but need destination ideas? Our smart tool recommends places based on the climate conditions you prefer. Start planning with our destination weather tool.
