Climate Insights for Playa Grande Airport

, Departamento del Quiché, Guatemala

Hottest
May
33°C peak
Coldest
February
17°C low
Wettest
June
568mm rain
Best to Visit
February, March
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Playa Grande Airport is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 24°C and approximately 2569mm 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 February, January, December, when temperatures can drop to 17°C.

Temperature

10° 20° 30° 40° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 25° Average: 21° Min: 17° Feb Max: 26° Average: 21° Min: 17° Mar Max: 29° Average: 23° Min: 18° Apr Max: 32° Average: 26° Min: 20° May Max: 33° Average: 27° Min: 22° Jun Max: 30° Average: 26° Min: 22° Jul Max: 30° Average: 25° Min: 21° Aug Max: 30° Average: 25° Min: 21° Sep Max: 30° Average: 25° Min: 21° Oct Max: 29° Average: 24° Min: 21° Nov Max: 27° Average: 23° Min: 20° Dec Max: 26° Average: 22° Min: 18°
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Average
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Playa Grande Airport sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 17°C to 33°C. The warmest month is May, when average highs reach 33°C and the mean temperature sits around 27°C. February is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 17°C and an average of 21°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 500mm 550mm 600mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 125mm Feb Precipitation: 87mm Mar Precipitation: 76mm Apr Precipitation: 60mm May Precipitation: 137mm Jun Precipitation: 568mm Jul Precipitation: 177mm Aug Precipitation: 245mm Sep Precipitation: 380mm Oct Precipitation: 370mm Nov Precipitation: 212mm Dec Precipitation: 132mm
Precipitation

Playa Grande Airport is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2569mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 214mm per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 568mm of rainfall. September and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 60mm. That's 508mm 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 10km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 6km/h Feb Wind Speed: 7km/h Mar Wind Speed: 7km/h Apr Wind Speed: 7km/h May Wind Speed: 7km/h Jun Wind Speed: 6km/h Jul Wind Speed: 6km/h Aug Wind Speed: 6km/h Sep Wind Speed: 6km/h Oct Wind Speed: 6km/h Nov Wind Speed: 6km/h Dec Wind Speed: 6km/h
Wind Speed

Playa Grande Airport is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 6km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is April, averaging 7km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 6km/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

89 days until Summer

It is currently spring in Playa Grande Airport, which began on March 20, 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 33°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in February near 17°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 18 to 33°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 273mm for the season, averaging 91mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 7km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 21 to 30°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 990mm across the season with a monthly average of 330mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 6km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 20 to 30°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 962mm across the season with a monthly average of 321mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 6km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 17 to 26°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 343mm across the season with a monthly average of 114mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 6km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Best Time to Visit

Jan 21°
Feb 21°
Mar 23°
Apr 26°
May 27°
Jun 26°
Jul 25°
Aug 25°
Sep 25°
Oct 24°
Nov 23°
Dec 22°

The best time to visit Playa Grande Airport is during February and March, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 22°C with modest rainfall averaging 82mm per month. By contrast, May can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 33°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
17 °C
25 °C
6 km/h
125 mm
0 cm
Feb
17 °C
26 °C
7 km/h
87 mm
0 cm
Mar Current
18 °C
29 °C
7 km/h
76 mm
0 cm
Apr
20 °C
32 °C
7 km/h
60 mm
0 cm
May
22 °C
33 °C
7 km/h
137 mm
0 cm
Jun
22 °C
30 °C
6 km/h
568 mm
0 cm
Jul
21 °C
30 °C
6 km/h
177 mm
0 cm
Aug
21 °C
30 °C
6 km/h
245 mm
0 cm
Sep
21 °C
30 °C
6 km/h
380 mm
0 cm
Oct
21 °C
29 °C
6 km/h
370 mm
0 cm
Nov
20 °C
27 °C
6 km/h
212 mm
0 cm
Dec
18 °C
26 °C
6 km/h
132 mm
0 cm
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