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Best time to go to San Salvador

Weather guide on when is the best time to go to San Salvador.
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When is the best time to visit San Salvador?

In general the best time to visit San Salvador is probably January, February, March, December, when the weather is usually great. The hottest months are February, March, April, while the coldest months are June, September, October.
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The best time to visit may differ depending on what you are looking for:
  • The best time for a sun tanning holiday is February, March, April. Average maximum temperatures are up to +86°F in April and it has 6 sunny days on average.
  • In general, it’s pleasant to walk and do outdoor activities during January - December.
  • If you want to avoid wet weather, then your choice is June, September, October with the lowest chance of rain.

Average weather in San Salvador in different months

This is the average weather in San Salvador for each month based on historic data:

In January, February, March, December the weather is great. There are an average of 22 sunny days in January and the temperature ranges from +66°F to +84°F.

April, November usually has good weather. Average maximum temperature reaches +86°F during April.

In May, June, July, August, September, October the weather is average. Expect around 109 rainy days, and the precipitation amounts to approximately 336 mm in September.

Climate in San Salvador

Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in San Salvador for each month:
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Maximum Temperature
+95°F+93°F+97°F+95°F+95°F+93°F+91°F+91°F+91°F+88°F+90°F+90°F
Average Maximum Temperature
+84°F+86°F+86°F+86°F+84°F+82°F+84°F+84°F+82°F+82°F+82°F+84°F
Minimum Temperature
+55°F+57°F+55°F+63°F+63°F+64°F+64°F+64°F+63°F+57°F+57°F+54°F
Avg. water temperature
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Humidity, %
696869748184818385837772
Rain, mm
221144218279224268336260586
Snow, mm
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Average wind speed, m/s
222211111122
Sunny Days
2219166101001920
Cloud Days
556521210265
Rainy Days
34917201918171718135
Snowy Days
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Average Temperature

Here are the average maximum and minimum temperatures in San Salvador during the whole year:
The hottest month in San Salvador is April with average maximum temperature going up to +86°F. The coldest month is June with the lowest temperatures of +70°F.

Humidity

The temperature feels different depending on humidity. Here is how humidity in San Salvador looks throughout the year, in %:
The most humid month in San Salvador is September with average humidity going up to 85%. The least humid month is February with an average humidity of 68%.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm. in San Salvador during the whole year based on historical data:
The sunniest and driest month is January with approximately 22 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 2 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is September with approximately 17 rainy days and 336 mm of total precipitation.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in San Salvador:

What is the hottest month in San Salvador?

The hottest month in San Salvador is April with average maximum temperature of +86°F.

What is the coldest month in San Salvador?

The coldest month in San Salvador is June with minimum temperatures of +70°F.

Is San Salvador worth visiting in winter?

Winter in San Salvador usually has great weather. The best month is probably April with +86°F and 6 sunny days.

When does it rain the least in San Salvador?

if you're looking to visit San Salvador when it rains the least, you should plan your trip for September, June, August. During this time, rainfall is rare with the driest month being January with only 2 mm of rain.

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.