Best Time to Visit Escuintla, Escuintla, Guatemala
Escuintla is at its sunniest and driest in January–December.
The best time to visit Escuintla for sunny, dry weather is December–March — 4 months of the year fit our sunny profiles at this specific location. The drier stretch runs through November–May; the wetter half falls in June–October. At the city itself, monthly average temperatures range from 24.8°C / 76.6°F in January to 26.7°C / 80.1°F in April, with rainfall from 7 mm / 0.3 in (January) to 589 mm / 23.2 in (September). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Escuintla, Escuintla, Guatemala's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Escuintla's climate is broadly tropical. The full month-by-month table below lets you match your travel window against our five weather profiles.
Recommended months
| Month | Temp | Rain | Feels like |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24.8°C76.6°F | 7 mm0.3″ | Sunny & Warm |
| February | 25.4°C77.7°F | 19 mm0.7″ | Sunny & Hot, Sunny & Warm |
| March | 26.2°C79.2°F | 25 mm1″ | Sunny & Hot |
| December | 24.9°C76.8°F | 16 mm0.6″ | Sunny & Warm |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Escuintla?
The best time to visit Escuintla for sunny, dry weather is January, February, March, December. At the city itself, the warmest month is April averaging 26.7°C / 80.1°F, and the driest is January with about 7 mm / 0.3 in of rain. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Escuintla's coordinates.
When is the rainy season in Escuintla?
The rainy season at Escuintla, Escuintla runs through June–October, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 305 mm / 12 in. The wettest single month is September (589 mm / 23.2 in).
What is the driest month in Escuintla?
The driest month in Escuintla is January, averaging about 7 mm / 0.3 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 24.8°C / 76.6°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Escuintla?
The least comfortable months for travel to Escuintla — based on point-value climate at the city — are January, February, June, September, October, November, December. These are the wettest or coolest months at this location. Rainfall peaks at 589 mm / 23.2 in in September, and the coldest month averages 24.8°C / 76.6°F.
Is Escuintla climate different from Guatemala overall?
Yes, usually. Our Escuintla figures are point-value climate normals sampled at the city itself, while our Guatemala figures are area-weighted averages across the whole country. The two can diverge substantially in geographically diverse or elevation-varied countries. The month-by-month table below reflects Escuintla specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.