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San Salvador weather in August (San Salvador, El Salvador)

What should you pack for a trip to San Salvador in August? Want to know if it's a good time to visit? This page has all the weather details for the month.

Temperatures

In August, San Salvador typically experiences very high temperatures and heavy rainfall. You can expect daytime temperatures to reach around 32°C, while the nights will see a decline to about 23°C. Keep in mind, these temperatures are averages, and some days might be even warmer. Dress suitably to manage the heat.

Precipitation

San Salvador in August falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 237 mm for the month. Typically, you can expect about 27 days of rain this month.

Average sunshine

With around 259 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, August may not be the ideal month to visit San Salvador. January and December typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, May, June, August, September and October tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized San Salvador climate page with graphs.

 

San Salvador, monthly averages in August

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 23°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 32°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 90%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 237 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 27 days  
HumidityHumidity 82%  
WindspeedWindspeed 4 km/h  
SunshineSunshine 259 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

Where to go in El Salvador in August

Find out more about the weather in El Salvador and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming
8/10
Cycling
7/10
Walking
7/10
Camping
6/10
Outdoor sports
7/10

Interested in more climate information?

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Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to El Salvador? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in El Salvador. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.