Climate Insights for Escuintla

The climate in Escuintla is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 25°C and approximately 2094mm of precipitation falls per year. October is the wettest month, receiving around 364mm of rainfall. Escuintla is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: March, April, February. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to 20°C.

Escuintla has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 10°C range. The warmest month is March, when average highs reach 30°C and the mean temperature sits around 25°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 20°C and an average of 24°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 8°C between highs and lows.

Escuintla is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2094mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 175mm per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 364mm of rainfall. June and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 9mm. That's 355mm less than October, 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.

Escuintla is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 2km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 2km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 1km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 1km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently summer in Escuintla, which began on June 21, 2026. Escuintla 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 March at around 30°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 20°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 93 days from now.

The best time to visit Escuintla is during January, February and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 24°C with modest rainfall averaging 14mm per month. By contrast, March can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 30°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Escuintla 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.