Climate Insights for Playa Grande Airport

Departamento del Quiché, Guatemala

Hottest
May
36°C peak
Coldest
January
19°C low
Wettest
June
409mm rain
Best to Visit
February
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Playa Grande Airport is hot. The average annual temperature is 26°C and approximately 2531mm of precipitation falls per year. Playa Grande Airport receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Playa Grande Airport is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: May, April, June. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 19°C.

Temperature

0° 10° 20° 30° 40° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 27° Average: 23° Min: 19° Feb Max: 28° Average: 23° Min: 19° Mar Max: 31° Average: 25° Min: 21° Apr Max: 34° Average: 28° Min: 22° May Max: 36° Average: 29° Min: 24° Jun Max: 33° Average: 27° Min: 24° Jul Max: 32° Average: 27° Min: 23° Aug Max: 32° Average: 27° Min: 23° Sep Max: 32° Average: 27° Min: 23° Oct Max: 31° Average: 26° Min: 23° Nov Max: 28° Average: 24° Min: 21° Dec Max: 27° Average: 23° Min: 20°
Max
Average
Min

Playa Grande Airport sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 19°C to 36°C. May is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 36°C and an average of 29°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 19°C and an average of 23°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 9°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between March and April, with a 2°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm 250mm 300mm 350mm 400mm 450mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 130mm Feb Precipitation: 73mm Mar Precipitation: 60mm Apr Precipitation: 63mm May Precipitation: 133mm Jun Precipitation: 409mm Jul Precipitation: 261mm Aug Precipitation: 289mm Sep Precipitation: 402mm Oct Precipitation: 343mm Nov Precipitation: 225mm Dec Precipitation: 142mm
Precipitation

Playa Grande Airport is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2531mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 211mm per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 409mm of rainfall. September and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is March, with just 60mm. That's 348mm 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.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 3km/h Feb Wind Speed: 3km/h Mar Wind Speed: 4km/h Apr Wind Speed: 4km/h May Wind Speed: 4km/h Jun Wind Speed: 3km/h Jul Wind Speed: 3km/h Aug Wind Speed: 3km/h Sep Wind Speed: 3km/h Oct Wind Speed: 3km/h Nov Wind Speed: 3km/h Dec Wind Speed: 3km/h
Wind Speed

Playa Grande Airport is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 3km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is May, averaging 4km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 3km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 1km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

Seasons

Winter
Dec 21
Spring
Mar 20
Summer
Jun 21
Autumn
Sep 23

87 days until Winter

It is currently autumn in Playa Grande Airport, which began on September 23, 2026. Playa Grande Airport 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 36°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 19°C. Winter is next, beginning on December 21, 2026 (87 days from now).

Spring

Temperatures range from 21 to 36°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 256mm for the season, averaging 85mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 4km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 23 to 33°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 959mm across the season with a monthly average of 320mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 3km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal. Perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 21 to 32°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 970mm across the season with a monthly average of 323mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 3km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 19 to 28°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 345mm across the season with a monthly average of 115mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 3km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Best Time to Visit

Jan 23°
Feb 23°
Mar 25°
Apr 28°
May 29°
Jun 27°
Jul 27°
Aug 27°
Sep 27°
Oct 26°
Nov 24°
Dec 23°

The best time to visit Playa Grande Airport is during February, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 23°C with modest rainfall averaging 73mm per month. By contrast, May can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 36°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 19°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.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Playa Grande Airport 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.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
19 °C
27 °C
3 km/h
130 mm
0 cm
Feb
19 °C
28 °C
3 km/h
73 mm
0 cm
Mar
21 °C
31 °C
4 km/h
60 mm
0 cm
Apr
22 °C
34 °C
4 km/h
63 mm
0 cm
May
24 °C
36 °C
4 km/h
133 mm
0 cm
Jun
24 °C
33 °C
3 km/h
409 mm
0 cm
Jul
23 °C
32 °C
3 km/h
261 mm
0 cm
Aug
23 °C
32 °C
3 km/h
289 mm
0 cm
Sep Current
23 °C
32 °C
3 km/h
402 mm
0 cm
Oct
23 °C
31 °C
3 km/h
343 mm
0 cm
Nov
21 °C
28 °C
3 km/h
225 mm
0 cm
Dec
20 °C
27 °C
3 km/h
142 mm
0 cm
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