San Salvador weather in May (San Salvador, El Salvador)
What's the typical weather in San Salvador for May? Curious if the timing is right for your trip? Our page offers an in-depth look at the monthly weather conditions.
Temperatures
In May, San Salvador typically experiences very high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Daytime temperatures are expected to be around 32°C, cooling off to about 23°C at night. Although these are average temperatures, some days can be hotter. Wear cool, breathable clothing and protect yourself from the sun.
Precipitation
San Salvador in May falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 242 mm for the month. Climate statistics over the past 30 years suggest around 18 days of rain.Average sunshine
Expect sunny days throughout the month, with an estimated 219 hours of sunshine. Making it a pleasant time to visit San Salvador.If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, May may not be the ideal month to visit San Salvador. January and December typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, May, June, August, September and October tend to have less optimal conditions.
For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized San Salvador climate page with graphs.
San Salvador, monthly averages in May
Min Temperature
23°C
Max Temperature
32°C
Chance of Rain
59%
Precipitation
242 mm
Rainy days
18 days
Humidity
80%
Windspeed
7 km/h
Sunshine
219 hours
Percentage Sunshine
Where to go in El Salvador in May
Find out more about the weather in El Salvador and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor
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.
Interested in more climate information?
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