San Salvador Weather & Climate: El Salvador

Climate by month across San Salvador, El Salvador, average temperatures, rainfall and the best time to visit.

Climate overview of San Salvador

San Salvador in El Salvador sees its peak temperatures in March (34°C (93°F)) and its coolest in October (30°C (86°F)). For a full breakdown of what to expect throughout the year, we've put together a climate overview based on data from San Salvador, the region's most visited city. For more detailed climate information about other cities in the area, please see the section beneath the map further down the page.

Throughout the year, San Salvador, particularly San Salvador, maintains high temperatures, with average maximums always over 30°C (86°F).

February, March and April are generally the hottest months of the year.

Precipitation in San Salvador varies considerably throughout the year. The wettest conditions occur in September with 321 mm (13 in) of rain, while January stays relatively dry with 4 mm (0.2 in). The region experiences its rainy season during May, June, August, September and October, when monthly rainfall can range from 237 mm (9.3 in) to 321 mm (13 in). The period of January, February, March and December is the driest, with precipitation levels below 15 mm (0.6 in).

Visitors hoping to maximize their time in the sun should consider planning their trip for January, when daylight hours are at their peak.

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San Salvador 31°C (88°F) 34°C (93°F) 20°C (68°F) 23°C (73°F) 1661 mm (65 in) 2,963 hours

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