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El Zonte Climate by Month

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 day and 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 averages reaching 23°C in January.

The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year

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.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

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.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: San Salvador, El Salvador (40 KM, 25 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: San Salvador, El Salvador (40 KM, 25 Miles).

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:
  • When is the rainy season in El Zonte?
    Rainy season in El Zonte occurs in the months of May, June, July, August, September and October.
  • Does El Zonte have a dry season?
    Yes, the months of January, February, March and December are very dry.
  • Which is the hottest month in El Zonte?
    March has an average maximum temperature of 32°C and is the hottest month of the year.
  • Which is the coolest month in El Zonte?
    The coolest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 29°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in El Zonte?
    September tops the wettest month list with 347 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in El Zonte?
    January is the driest month with 3 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in El Zonte?
    January is the sunniest month with an average of 303 hours of sunshine.

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    Forecast for El Zonte

    Wed   Dec 11
    31°C | 24°C
    S 11 km/h
    clear and no rain

    clear and no rain

    Thu   Dec 12
    32°C | 23°C
    S 14 km/h
    clear and no rain

    clear and no rain

    Fri   Dec 13
    32°C | 23°C
    SW 11 km/h
    partly cloudy and no rain

    partly cloudy and no rain