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San Salvador in March: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in San Salvador in March will be like? Take a look at our weather guide for San Salvador, based on historical data.
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March

Weather in San Salvador in March 2025

Great Weather
Warm
☀️
Sunny
March is an ideal time to visit San Salvador if you're seeking a destination with brilliant weather. Anticipate average maximum temperatures of +86°F and about 16 sunny days, ensuring you'll have ample opportunities to soak up the sunshine. It's worth noting, though, that there may be some rainfall, with approximately 11 mm of precipitation over an average of 9 rainy days. So, prepare your sunglasses, a beach towel, and great walking shoes, as it's most likely going to be amazing weather. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+86°F
Avg. max. temperature
+55°F
Min.
+97°F
Max.
11 mm
Total precipitation
69%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
16 ☀️
Sunny Days
6 ⛅️
Cloudy
9 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: San Salvador has great weather in March.
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Average temperature in San Salvador in March

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in San Salvador for March based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

Going from a maximum of +91°F during the day to a minimum of +66°F during the night, the temperature in March averages around +86°F.

The average maximum temperature goes up 14% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +86°F to +90°F.

Is San Salvador warm or cold in March?

San Salvador is typically warm in March.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +86°F to +86°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +66°F to +68°F.

It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.

March is one of the warmest months in San Salvador, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in San Salvador in March

San Salvador weather looks like this, on average, in March and the surrounding months.
FebruaryMarchApril
Avg. temperature
+86°F+86°F+86°F
Min. temperature
+57°F+55°F+63°F
Max. temperature
+93°F+97°F+95°F
Rainfall
2 mm11 mm44 mm
Wind
2 m/s2 m/s2 m/s
Humidity
68%69%74%
Air pressure
1013 HPa1012 HPa1012 HPa
Sunny days
19166
Cloudy days
565
Rainy days
4917
Snowy days
000

March weather is still as great as in February. The temperature levels stay the same in the area of +86°F for average maximum temperature during the day. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 2 mm to 11 mm. Humidity rises from 68% to 69%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during March, staying around 2 m/s. The days becoming less sunny, going from 19 sunny days in February to 16 in March.

Next month (April) brings a further decline in the weather.

Wind

Wind speed in San Salvador in March based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 2 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 March, going from 1 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during March in San Salvador based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 19% chance of rain on an average day in March, with total rainfall of approximately 23 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 14 mm, which is considered light rain. On average, there are about 6 rainy days during March, so prepare to bring an umbrella.
Here’s how March is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, 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 March in San Salvador?

This is the weather in San Salvador in March 2024:
1 March
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+85°F
2 March
☀️
+85°F
3 March
☀️
+81°F
4 March
☀️
+87°F
5 March
☀️
+88°F
6 March
☀️
+85°F
7 March
☀️
+84°F
8 March
☁️
+82°F
9 March
☁️
+82°F
10 March
🌧️
+82°F
11 March
🌫️
+83°F
12 March
🌫️
+87°F
13 March
☀️
+84°F
14 March
☀️
+86°F
15 March
☀️
+89°F
16 March
☁️
+85°F
17 March
☁️
+83°F
18 March
☀️
+84°F
19 March
☀️
+91°F
20 March
☀️
+85°F
21 March
☁️
+87°F
22 March
☀️
+88°F
23 March
☀️
+89°F
24 March
☀️
+87°F
25 March
☁️
+86°F
26 March
☀️
+87°F
27 March
☁️
+86°F
28 March
☀️
+89°F
29 March
☁️
+87°F
30 March
☀️
+88°F
31 March
☀️
+89°F
In March 2024 San Salvador had 20 sunny days, 8 cloudy days, and 1 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +86°F, with an absolute maximum of +91°F and a minimum of +81°F. The average humidity was 66%, with a maximum of 97% and a minimum of 26%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 10 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 March 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 March:

Is March a good time to visit San Salvador?

Yes, March is a great time to go to San Salvador, the weather couldn’t be better. Be ready to get outside, explore and enjoy. Check what other months that are a good time to visit San Salvador.

Can you sunbathe in San Salvador in March?

March 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 March?

San Salvador is usually dry in March. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.

Is it sunny in San Salvador in March?

The amount of sunny days in San Salvador during March varies; prepare for a mix of clouds and sun.

Monthly weather in San Salvador

Source of the data

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.