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

What can you expect from the weather in San Salvador during October? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In October, San Salvador generally has very high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 31°C, while night temperatures can drop to 22°C. This month usually represents the year's cooler end of the spectrum. However, it still remains warm.

San Salvador in October falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 252 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 23 days of rain.

The city usually sees around 210 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, October may not be the ideal month to visit San Salvador. January and December typically offer the best circumstances. While May, June, August, September and October tend to showcase 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 October

Min Temperature 22°C  

Max Temperature 31°C  

Chance of Rain 75%  

Precipitation 252 mm  

Rainy days 23 days  

Humidity 83%  

Windspeed 4 km/h  

Sunshine 210 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in El Salvador in October

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

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

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 San Salvador in October?

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 in October.

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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