Escuintla Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
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 maximum day and minimum night temperature
With minimal seasonal shifts, Escuintla experiences a constant climate year-round. Typically, average maximum 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 lows often dropping to around 17°C during the colder months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
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. 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 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. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average humidity
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
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Check the conditions for any month of the year.
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:
Rainy season in Escuintla occurs in the months of May, June, July, August, September and October.
Yes, the months of January and February are very dry.
March has an average maximum temperature of 31°C and is the hottest month of the year.
The coolest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 28°C.
September tops the wettest month list with 416 mm of rainfall.
January is the driest month with 12 mm of precipitation.
January is the sunniest month with an average of 248 hours of sunshine.
No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.
