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San Salvador in October: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Take a look at past year’s weather for San Salvador in October and see if it is worth visiting.
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October

Weather in San Salvador in October 2025

OK Weather
Warm
🌧️
Rainy
San Salvador in October usually sees fair weather conditions, with an average daily high temperature of +82°F and roughly 1 sunny days. However, you should prepare for about 18 rainy days with an average precipitation of 260 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+82°F
Avg. max. temperature
+57°F
Min.
+88°F
Max.
260 mm
Total precipitation
83%
Avg. humidity
1 m/s
Avg. wind
1 ☀️
Sunny Days
2 ⛅️
Cloudy
18 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: San Salvador has OK weather in October.

Average temperature in San Salvador in October

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

The temperature in October is +82°F on average, with a range between a maximum of +86°F during the day and a minimum of +68°F at night.

The average maximum temperature goes down 80% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +86°F to +72°F.

Is San Salvador warm or cold in October?

San Salvador is typically warm in October.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +82°F to +82°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +70°F to +68°F.

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

October is one of the coolest months in San Salvador, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in San Salvador in October

San Salvador weather looks like this, on average, in October and the surrounding months.
SeptemberOctoberNovember
Avg. temperature
+82°F+82°F+82°F
Min. temperature
+63°F+57°F+57°F
Max. temperature
+91°F+88°F+90°F
Rainfall
336 mm260 mm58 mm
Wind
1 m/s1 m/s2 m/s
Humidity
85%83%77%
Air pressure
1012 HPa1012 HPa1012 HPa
Sunny days
019
Cloudy days
026
Rainy days
171813
Snowy days
000

October weather is still as ok as in September. The temperature levels stay the same in the area of +82°F for average maximum temperature during the day. As October arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 336 mm to 260 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 85% to 83%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during October, staying around 1 m/s. The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in October, from 0 to 1.

But maybe it is worth considering traveling in November as the weather gets better.

Wind

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

The average wind speed is 1 m/s getting up to 3 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.

The average wind speed in San Salvador is gradually increasing during October, going from 1 m/s to 3 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during October in San Salvador based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in October stands at 97%, leading to total precipitation of around 325 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 42 mm, which is moderate rain. October is a pretty wet month with over 30 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
Here’s how October 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 October in San Salvador?

This is the weather in San Salvador in October 2023:
1 October
🌧️
+86°F
2 October
🌧️
+86°F
3 October
🌧️
+82°F
4 October
🌧️
+81°F
5 October
🌧️
+86°F
6 October
🌧️
+85°F
7 October
🌧️
+85°F
8 October
🌧️
+85°F
9 October
🌧️
+84°F
10 October
☁️
+80°F
11 October
🌧️
+80°F
12 October
🌧️
+81°F
13 October
🌧️
+81°F
14 October
🌧️
+81°F
15 October
🌧️
+81°F
16 October
☁️
+82°F
17 October
☁️
+80°F
18 October
☁️
+83°F
19 October
☁️
+83°F
20 October
☁️
+86°F
21 October
☁️
+83°F
22 October
☁️
+85°F
23 October
🌧️
+84°F
24 October
☁️
+86°F
25 October
🌧️
+83°F
26 October
🌧️
+82°F
27 October
🌧️
+83°F
28 October
🌧️
+85°F
29 October
☁️
+79°F
30 October
🌧️
+74°F
31 October
🌧️
+72°F
In October 2023 San Salvador had 0 sunny days, 10 cloudy days, and 21 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +82°F, with an absolute maximum of +86°F and a minimum of +72°F. The average humidity was 79%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 47%. 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 October 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 October:

Is October a good time to visit San Salvador?

It’s always a good time to visit San Salvador, but the weather is changeable in October, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in San Salvador in October?

October 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 October?

San Salvador is often rainy in October. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in San Salvador in October?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in San Salvador in October, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

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.