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Furthermore, we analyzed all climate data and provide a recommendation about which months are best to visit El Salvador for your holiday.
Climate Overview
16 °C to 32 °C
0.2 – 12.72 in (1 – 19 Days of Rain)Show temperatures in degree
Best Time to Visit El Salvador: Overview
JanuaryJan Best time to traveltime PerfectPerf. climate in San Salvador | FebruaryFeb Best time to traveltime PerfectPerf. climate in San Salvador | MarchMar Best time to traveltime PerfectPerf. climate in San Salvador | AprilApr Best time to traveltime PerfectPerf. climate in San Salvador | MayMay Up to 7.36 in of rainof rain | JuneJun Up to 12.72 in of rainof rain |
JulyJul Up to 12.48 in of rainof rain | AugustAug Up to 11.69 in of rainof rain | SeptemberSep Up to 12.52 in of rainof rain | OctoberOct Up to 8.98 in of rainof rain | NovemberNov Best time to traveltime PerfectPerf. climate in San Salvador | DecemberDec Best time to traveltime PerfectPerf. climate in San Salvador |
Climate Chart El Salvador
San Salvador
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Source of Data: German Weather Service (Offenbach) and Wikipedia
Climate Table El Salvador
In the following, you will find the climate table for El Salvador, containing information about Temperatures, Precipitation, and Hours of Sunshine.Temperatures, Precipitation, Sunshine in San Salvador (El Salvador)
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day Temperature | 30° | 31° | 32° | 32° | 31° | 30° | 30° | 30° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 29° |
| Night Temperature | 16° | 16° | 17° | 19° | 19° | 19° | 18° | 18° | 19° | 18° | 17° | 16° |
| Precipitation (inch) | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.35 | 2.13 | 7.36 | 12.72 | 12.48 | 11.69 | 12.52 | 8.98 | 1.61 | 0.35 |
| Rainy days | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 11 | 17 | 15 | 19 | 18 | 14 | 3 | 1 |
| Hours of Sunshine | 10 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 10 |
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Temperatures
The annual average temperature in San Salvador is 22.9 °C.For comparison: London 11 °C, NYC 12 °C, LA 17.9 °C
Warmest month: April (24.4 °C)
Coldest month: December (21.8 °C)
Precipitation
Overall annual precipitation: 70.59 inch on 106 rainy daysFor comparison: London 24.06 in, NYC 41.57 in, LA 12.01 in
Rainy season (months with more than 6.9 in of precipitation): May, June, July, August, September, and October
Overall precipitation in the rainy season: 65.75 in
You cannot expect snow in any month in San Salvador.
Sunshine
As our climate table shows, February is the sunniest month with an average of 9.9 hours of sunshine per day. Over the year, there are 8.2 hours of sunshine per day on average. For comparison: London has 4.1, NYC has 7 and LA has 8.9 hours of sunshine per day on average.Popular Activities
Santa Ana Volcano: Summit Hike & Volcanic Lake Coatepeque
Nature & adventure
from 105 $ »
Reach the summit of Santa Ana Volcano and its turquoise crater lake with an Infini Tours guide, then unwind at a quieter spot on Lake Coatepeque with time for lunch.
From San Salvador: Ruta de Las Flores & Coffee Farm Day Trip
Food & drinks
from 99 $ »
On a full-day trip from San Salvador, explore colonial towns and a coffee farm. Enjoy private transport and visit markets, churches, and street murals.
San Salvador: Historic Downtown & Nightlife Walking Tour
Food & drinks
from 20 $ »
Visit churches, squares, the National Palace, and the new National Library on a walking tour. Stop for Salvadoran dishes, quality coffee, beer, or cocktails.
More attractions
San Salvador: Historic Downtown Walking Tour with Modern Art | Full Day: Historic Center, Volcano, Mayan Site and Lake | San Salvador: Dave’s Social City Highlights Walking Tour | San Salvador: Guided Food Tour and Local Market Shopping | San Salvador: Direct Bus Transfer to/from Guatemala | A city that screams freedom: Historic Center of San Salvador | Juayúa: Guided River Hike to Explore Up to 7 Waterfalls |Current Weather and Forecast
Current Weather in San Salvador (Station Antiguo Cuscatlán)
light rain, 27.7 °CClouds: 65 % Wind: 5 mph N
Air Pressure: 1013 hPa Humidity: 79 %
Air Pressure: 1013 hPa Humidity: 79 %
Last updated: 3rd Nov 2026, 07:14 pm
The next days …
| 4th Nov 2026 | 5th Nov 2026 | 6th Nov 2026 | 7th Nov 2026 | 8th Nov 2026 | 9th Nov 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 °C to 28 °C | 20 °C to 30 °C |  20 °C to 31 °C |  19 °C to 31 °C | 20 °C to 31 °C | 16 °C to 26 °C |
| 18 °C to 28 °C | 20 °C to 30 °C | 20 °C to 31 °C | 19 °C to 31 °C | 20 °C to 31 °C | 16 °C to 26 °C |
| Clouds: 56 % | Clouds: 94 % | Clouds: 17 % | Clouds: 0 % | Clouds: 30 % | Clouds: 45 % |
| 0.15 in of rain | 0.18 in of rain | No Precipitation | No Precipitation | 0.02 in of rain | 0.01 in of rain |
Weather information provided by OpenWeatherMap. (CC BY-SA)
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Best Time to Travel for the Regions
San Salvador: January, February, March, April, November, and December
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Hottest Month
April: 32 °C
Day Temperature in San Salvador
April: 32 °CDay Temperature in San Salvador
Coldest Month
January: 16 °C
Night Temperature in San Salvador
January: 16 °CNight Temperature in San Salvador
Rainiest Month
June: 12.72 in
Rain in San Salvador
June: 12.72 inRain in San Salvador
Driest Month
January: 0.2 in
Rain in San Salvador
January: 0.2 inRain in San Salvador
Sunniest Month
February: 9.9 hours/day
Sunshine in San Salvador
February: 9.9 hours/daySunshine in San Salvador
Activities and Attractions
From San Salvador: Copan Ruins Guided Day Tour
Landmarks & monuments
from 185 $ »
Santa Ana Volcano + Cerro Verde + Coatepeque Lake: 3 destinations in one sightseeing tour
Volcano tours
from 85 $ »
San Salvador: Volcanoes Park & Two Mayan Sites Full-Day Tour
National parks
from 99 $ »
Distances to El Salvador
| London | New York | Los Angeles | |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Salvador | 5450 mi | 2080 mi | 2300 mi |
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