San Salvador in September usually sees fair weather conditions, with an average daily high temperature of +82°F and roughly 0 sunny days. However, you should prepare for about 17 rainy days with an average precipitation of 336 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
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September is usually the wettest month of the year in San Salvador;
Average weather
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+82°F
Avg. max. temperature
+63°F
Min.
+91°F
Max.
336 mm
Total precipitation
85%
Avg. humidity
1 m/s
Avg. wind
0 ☀️
Sunny Days
0 ⛅️
Cloudy
17 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: San Salvador has OK weather in September.
Average temperature in San Salvador in September
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in San Salvador for September based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The temperature in September is +86°F on average, with a range between a maximum of +91°F during the day and a minimum of +70°F at night.
The average maximum temperature goes down 25% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +90°F to +84°F.
Is San Salvador warm or cold in September?
San Salvador is typically warm in September.
Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +84°F to +82°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.
September is one of the coolest months in San Salvador, here is the comparison with other months:
Climate in San Salvador in September
San Salvador weather looks like this, on average, in September and the surrounding months.
August
September
October
Avg. temperature
+84°F
+82°F
+82°F
Min. temperature
+64°F
+63°F
+57°F
Max. temperature
+91°F
+91°F
+88°F
Rainfall
268 mm
336 mm
260 mm
Wind
1 m/s
1 m/s
1 m/s
Humidity
83%
85%
83%
Air pressure
1012 HPa
1012 HPa
1012 HPa
Sunny days
0
0
1
Cloudy days
1
0
2
Rainy days
17
17
18
Snowy days
0
0
0
September weather is still as ok as in August.It’s getting colder in September. From +84°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +82°F.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 268 mm to 336 mm.Humidity rises from 83% to 85%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during September, staying around 1 m/s.The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 0 sunny days during the month.
October brings much the same weather, it remains ok.
Wind speed in San Salvador in September based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 1 m/s getting up to 1 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.
The average wind speed in San Salvador is gradually increasing during September, going from 1 m/s to 1 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during September in San Salvador based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in September stands at 90%, leading to total precipitation of around 323 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 56 mm, which is considered heavy rain.September is a pretty wet month with over 27 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
September 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 September in San Salvador?
This is the weather in San Salvador in September 2023:
1 September
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+89°F
2 September
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+86°F
3 September
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+88°F
4 September
🌧️
+84°F
5 September
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+83°F
6 September
☁️
+89°F
7 September
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+87°F
8 September
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+91°F
9 September
☁️
+88°F
10 September
🌧️
+89°F
11 September
🌧️
+85°F
12 September
☁️
+86°F
13 September
🌧️
+86°F
14 September
🌧️
+87°F
15 September
🌧️
+85°F
16 September
🌧️
+86°F
17 September
🌧️
+85°F
18 September
☁️
+87°F
19 September
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+86°F
20 September
🌧️
+85°F
21 September
🌧️
+86°F
22 September
☁️
+87°F
23 September
☁️
+89°F
24 September
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+83°F
25 September
☁️
+85°F
26 September
☀️
+85°F
27 September
🌧️
+85°F
28 September
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+86°F
29 September
🌧️
+85°F
30 September
🌧️
+85°F
In September 2023 San Salvador had 2 sunny days, 13 cloudy days, and 15 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +86°F, with an absolute maximum of +91°F and a minimum of +82°F. The average humidity was 74%, 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 September 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 September:
Is September a good time to visit San Salvador?
It’s always a good time to visit San Salvador, but the weather is changeable in September, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.
Can you sunbathe in San Salvador in September?
September 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 September?
San Salvador is often rainy in September. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in San Salvador in September?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in San Salvador in September, 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.