El Zonte Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
El Zonte has a steady very warm climate throughout the year.
It also has a relatively rainy climate with high levels of precipitation.
Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
In El Zonte temperatures are generally consistent throughout the year. On average, daytime temperatures range from a very warm 32°C in March to a comfortable 29°C in January.
Nighttime temperatures can drop, with average lows reaching 23°C in January. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
El Zonte experiences significant rainfall throughout the year, averaging 1728 mm of precipitation annually. The seasons in El Zonte, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, September, receives heavy rainfall, with an average of 347 mm of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 29 rainy days. In contrast, the driest month, January, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 2.7 mm over 3 rainy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year. For more details, please visit our El Zonte Precipitation page.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
In El Zonte, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 10.1 hours in January. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. June sees a soft sun for only 5.8 hours per average day. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in El Zonte.
The city experiences its highest humidity in September, reaching 86%. In January, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 66%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
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Check the conditions for any month of the year.
The best time of year to visit El Zonte in El Salvador
El Zonte has high temperatures year round ranging between 29°C and 31°C.The best time to visit is during the drier months: January, February, March, April and December.
Other facts from our historical weather data:
Rainy season in El Zonte occurs in the months of May, June, July, August, September and October.
Yes, the months of January, February, March and December are very dry.
March has an average maximum temperature of 32°C and is the hottest month of the year.
The coolest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 29°C.
September tops the wettest month list with 347 mm of rainfall.
January is the driest month with 3 mm of precipitation.
January is the sunniest month with an average of 303 hours of sunshine.
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