When to go to El Salvador?
The smallest country in Central America, El Salvador is characterised by a tropical climate and stable temperature throughout the year. From January to December, you can enjoy pleasant temperatures around 25°C. The dry season’s almost total lack of rain contrasts with May to October’s high rainfall.
Visitors to the coast of El Salvador are treated to barely frequented beaches and excellent surfing. The country’s 22 volcanoes and crater lakes are mesmerising for hikers. Take the Ruta de Las Flores for an epic journey, and discover waterfalls, rainforests and coffee plantations. The treasures of El Salvador are showcased differently according to the seasons:
The rainy season takes place from May to October and is characterised by a heavy rainfall. August is the wettest month, with 330 mm of precipitation. May and June have 20 and 21 rainy days respectively, in contrast to 11 and 9 sunny days.
On the other hand, the dry season, from November to April experiences very little rain. February and December may see no rain at all in San Salvador, rising to 30 mm in April. January, February and December will delight sun lovers with 30, 26 and 28 sunny days respectively. Sunshine is at its maximum in April with 10 hours of sun daily.
To best enjoy El Salvador’s 21,000 km² of riches, it is best to plan href="https://www.thetraveller.co.uk/el-salvador/"your travel to El Salvador during the dry season between November and April . This period guarantees you low rainfall, pleasant temperatures and many sunny days.
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Temperatures San Salvador
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| Min temperature | 22° | 23° | 23° | 25° | 25° | 24° | 24° | 24° | 24° | 23° | 23° | 23° |
| Max temperature | 33° | 34° | 34° | 34° | 32° | 32° | 32° | 32° | 31° | 31° | 32° | 33° |
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Rainfall San Salvador
The weather month by month in El Salvador
Weather San Salvador in January
| 27 d/month | 3 d/month | 1 day |
In January, in San Salvador, Minimum temperatures vary between 22 in the morning and 33 in the afternoon. Températures are really hot. The average rainfall is around 10 inches, for 30 days without rain.
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Weather San Salvador in February
| 21 d/month | 5 d/month | 2 d/month |
In February, in San Salvador, Minimum temperatures vary between 23 in the morning and 34 in the afternoon. Températures are really hot. The average rainfall is around 0 inches, for 29 days without rain.
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Weather San Salvador in March
| 22 d/month | 4 d/month | 3 d/month | 1 day | 1 day |
In March, in San Salvador, Minimum temperatures vary between 23 in the morning and 34 in the afternoon. Températures are really hot. The average rainfall is around 10 inches, for 26 days without rain.
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Weather San Salvador in April
| 14 d/month | 9 d/month | 4 d/month | 3 d/month |
In April, in San Salvador, Minimum temperatures vary between 25 in the morning and 34 in the afternoon. Températures are really hot. The average rainfall is around 30 inches, for 19 days without rain.
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Weather San Salvador in May
| 12 d/month | 8 d/month | 8 d/month | 3 d/month |
In May, in San Salvador, Minimum temperatures vary between 25 in the morning and 32 in the afternoon. Températures are really hot. The average rainfall is around 130 inches, for 11 days without rain.
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Weather San Salvador in June
| 11 d/month | 10 d/month | 6 d/month | 3 d/month |
In June, in San Salvador, Minimum temperatures vary between 24 in the morning and 32 in the afternoon. Températures are really hot. The average rainfall is around 310 inches, for 10 days without rain.
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Weather San Salvador in July
| 13 d/month | 9 d/month | 6 d/month | 3 d/month |
In July, in San Salvador, Minimum temperatures vary between 24 in the morning and 32 in the afternoon. Températures are really hot. The average rainfall is around 280 inches, for 16 days without rain.
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Weather San Salvador in August
| 10 d/month | 9 d/month | 8 d/month | 4 d/month |
In August, in San Salvador, Minimum temperatures vary between 24 in the morning and 32 in the afternoon. Températures are really hot. The average rainfall is around 330 inches, for 14 days without rain.
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Weather San Salvador in September
| 12 d/month | 10 d/month | 5 d/month | 3 d/month |
In September, in San Salvador, Minimum temperatures vary between 24 in the morning and 31 in the afternoon. Températures are really hot. The average rainfall is around 320 inches, for 9 days without rain.
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Weather San Salvador in October
| 10 d/month | 10 d/month | 8 d/month | 3 d/month |
In October, in San Salvador, Minimum temperatures vary between 23 in the morning and 31 in the afternoon. Températures are really hot. The average rainfall is around 210 inches, for 13 days without rain.
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Weather San Salvador in November
| 18 d/month | 5 d/month | 4 d/month | 3 d/month |
In November, in San Salvador, Minimum temperatures vary between 23 in the morning and 32 in the afternoon. Températures are really hot. The average rainfall is around 30 inches, for 24 days without rain.
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Weather San Salvador in December
| 24 d/month | 4 d/month | 2 d/month | 1 day |
In December, in San Salvador, Minimum temperatures vary between 23 in the morning and 33 in the afternoon. Températures are really hot. The average rainfall is around 0 inches, for 28 days without rain.
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