Climate Insights for Placencia

The climate in Placencia is hot. The average annual temperature is 27°C and approximately 1951mm of precipitation falls per year. Placencia receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Placencia is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: May, September, June. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 22°C.

Placencia has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 9°C range. The warmest month is May, when average highs reach 31°C and the mean temperature sits around 28°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 22°C and an average of 24°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 5°C between highs and lows.

Placencia is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1951mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 163mm per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 266mm of rainfall. July and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 50mm. That's 216mm less than June, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.

Placencia is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 16km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is July, averaging 19km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 13km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 6km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 15km/h in winter, 18km/h in spring, 18km/h in summer, 14km/h in autumn.

It is currently spring in Placencia, which began on March 20, 2026. Placencia is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in May at around 31°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 22°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

The best time to visit Placencia is during January and February, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 25°C with modest rainfall averaging 72mm per month. By contrast, May can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 31°C. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely — pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Placencia based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.