Average Monthly Sunshine in San Salvador

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that San Salvador receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting San Salvador, timing is key. In January, you can enjoy up to 303 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of June provide just 174 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2961 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in San Salvador. While January receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 10.1 hours, June marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 5.8 hours of sunlight per day.

San Salvador’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

San Salvador enjoys an average of 2961 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

In Barcelona, Spain, there are 2530 hours of sunshine annually and is a city that can be visited year-round.

Boston, USA, enjoys 2629 hours of sunshine annually, with distinct seasons and many bright, sunny days.

Oslo, Norway, receives approximately 1690 hours of sunshine annually.

Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 2770 hours of sunshine annually, with long, sunny summers.

Other climate information

September, San Salvador’s wettest month, receives 15 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 31°C. During the driest month January you can expect a temperature of 33°C.

For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our San Salvador Precipitation page.