San Salvador in August usually sees fair weather conditions, with an average daily high temperature of +84°F and roughly 0 sunny days. However, you should prepare for about 17 rainy days with an average precipitation of 268 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
☀️
+84°F
Avg. max. temperature
+64°F
Min.
+91°F
Max.
268 mm
Total precipitation
83%
Avg. humidity
1 m/s
Avg. wind
0 ☀️
Sunny Days
1 ⛅️
Cloudy
17 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: San Salvador has OK weather in August.
Average temperature in San Salvador in August
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in San Salvador for August based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The temperature in August is +86°F on average, with a range between a maximum of +91°F during the day and a minimum of +68°F at night.
The average maximum temperature goes up 0% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +86°F to +86°F.
Is San Salvador warm or cold in August?
San Salvador is typically warm in August.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +84°F to +84°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +70°F to +70°F.
It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.
Take a look at how August is compared to other months in San Salvador:
Climate in San Salvador in August
San Salvador weather looks like this, on average, in August and the surrounding months.
July
August
September
Avg. temperature
+84°F
+84°F
+82°F
Min. temperature
+64°F
+64°F
+63°F
Max. temperature
+91°F
+91°F
+91°F
Rainfall
224 mm
268 mm
336 mm
Wind
1 m/s
1 m/s
1 m/s
Humidity
81%
83%
85%
Air pressure
1013 HPa
1012 HPa
1012 HPa
Sunny days
1
0
0
Cloudy days
2
1
0
Rainy days
18
17
17
Snowy days
0
0
0
August weather is still as ok as in July.The temperature levels stay the same in the area of +84°F for average maximum temperature during the day.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 224 mm to 268 mm.Humidity rises from 81% to 83%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during August, staying around 1 m/s.The days becoming less sunny, going from 1 sunny days in July to 0 in August.
September brings much the same weather, it remains ok.
Wind speed in San Salvador in August based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 1 m/s getting up to 2 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.
The average wind speed in San Salvador is gradually increasing during August, going from 1 m/s to 1 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during August in San Salvador based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in August stands at 90%, leading to total precipitation of around 211 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 39 mm, which is moderate rain.August is a pretty wet month with over 28 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
August is one of the rainiest months in San Salvador, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
San Salvador wettest month is September, where a typical day has a 57% chance of precipitation and 336 mm of rainfall per day. January, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 10% chance of precipitation and 2 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last August in San Salvador?
This is the weather in San Salvador in August 2023:
1 August
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+87°F
2 August
🌧️
+84°F
3 August
🌧️
+87°F
4 August
☁️
+88°F
5 August
☀️
+89°F
6 August
☁️
+88°F
7 August
🌧️
+85°F
8 August
🌧️
+86°F
9 August
☁️
+88°F
10 August
☁️
+88°F
11 August
🌧️
+86°F
12 August
☁️
+91°F
13 August
🌧️
+84°F
14 August
☁️
+87°F
15 August
☁️
+81°F
16 August
☁️
+86°F
17 August
🌧️
+87°F
18 August
🌧️
+85°F
19 August
☁️
+87°F
20 August
☁️
+89°F
21 August
☁️
+85°F
22 August
🌧️
+83°F
23 August
🌧️
+85°F
24 August
🌧️
+77°F
25 August
🌧️
+82°F
26 August
🌧️
+83°F
27 August
🌧️
+81°F
28 August
🌧️
+80°F
29 August
☁️
+84°F
30 August
☁️
+83°F
31 August
☁️
+87°F
In August 2023 San Salvador had 1 sunny days, 15 cloudy days, and 15 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +86°F, with an absolute maximum of +91°F and a minimum of +77°F. The average humidity was 74%, with a maximum of 96% and a minimum of 40%. The average wind speed was 1 m/s, with a maximum of 11 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years
This is how San Salvador climate has changed over the last 43 years.
The climate in San Salvador in August has not changed that much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1984 (+82°F) and the highest in 2016 (+86°F). The driest year was 2001 with only 1181 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2020 with 3143 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in San Salvador in August:
Is August a good time to visit San Salvador?
It’s always a good time to visit San Salvador, but the weather is changeable in August, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.
Can you sunbathe in San Salvador in August?
August is warm in San Salvador. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.
Is San Salvador rainy in August?
San Salvador is often rainy in August. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in San Salvador in August?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in San Salvador in August, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in San Salvador, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.