El Salvador

El Salvador Weather in April

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in El Salvador in April.

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San Salvador La Libertad Concepción de Ataco El Cuco

Planning a getaway to El Salvador this April and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What to Expect in El Salvador in April

April in El Salvador generally has temperatures that range from very warm to very hot, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from very warm in La Libertad at 31°C (88°F) to very hot in San Miguel at 37°C (99°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 25°C (77°F) in San Miguel and 25°C (77°F) in La Libertad. The temperatures mentioned for both day and night are typical averages. However some days might get even hotter. It's best to stay prepared by wearing cloths suitable for the warmth.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of El Salvador, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In April, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Barra de Santiago with an average of 31 mm (1.2 in) to moderate rainfall in Juayúa with 68 mm (2.7 in).

Average sunshine

Several destinations enjoy plenty of sunshine this month. San Salvador sees close to 243 hours of sunlight, making it great for sun lovers.

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Best Places to Visit in El Salvador in April

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in El Salvador

What is the weather like in April for some of the most popular destinations in El Salvador?

Temperature range in El Salvador (April)

Precipitation variation in El Salvador (April)

San Salvador

In April San Salvador generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 34°C (93°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
34°C (93°F)
34°C (93°F)
32°C (90°F)
Min temperature
22°C (72°F)
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
Monthly sun hours
294 hours
243 hours
219 hours
Monthly rainfall
15 mm (0.6 in)
60 mm (2.4 in)
242 mm (9.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
4 days
7 days
18 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
tolerable
poor
Climate in San Salvador →

La Libertad

In April La Libertad generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
31°C (88°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly sun hours
294 hours
243 hours
219 hours
Monthly rainfall
12 mm (0.5 in)
51 mm (2 in)
238 mm (9.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
4 days
7 days
18 days
Weather conditions
perfect
pleasant
poor
Climate in La Libertad →

El Cuco

In April El Cuco generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C (91°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
33°C (91°F)
33°C (91°F)
32°C (90°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly rainfall
7.6 mm (0.3 in)
32 mm (1.3 in)
233 mm (9.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
3 days
5 days
16 days
Weather conditions
perfect
pleasant
poor
Climate in El Cuco →

Concepción de Ataco

In April Concepción de Ataco generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C (90°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C (72°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
32°C (90°F)
32°C (90°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
21°C (70°F)
22°C (72°F)
22°C (72°F)
Monthly sun hours
294 hours
256 hours
253 hours
Monthly rainfall
17 mm (0.7 in)
58 mm (2.3 in)
234 mm (9.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
4 days
8 days
20 days
Weather conditions
perfect
pleasant
poor
Climate in Concepción de Ataco →

El Sunzal

In April El Sunzal generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
31°C (88°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly sun hours
294 hours
243 hours
219 hours
Monthly rainfall
12 mm (0.5 in)
51 mm (2 in)
240 mm (9.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
4 days
7 days
18 days
Weather conditions
perfect
pleasant
poor
Climate in El Sunzal →

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Popular cities in April

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in El Salvador in April.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
San Salvador 34°C (93°F) 23°C (73°F) 60 mm (2.4 in)
La Libertad 31°C (88°F) 25°C (77°F) 51 mm (2 in)
Concepción de Ataco 32°C (90°F) 22°C (72°F) 58 mm (2.3 in)
El Cuco 33°C (91°F) 26°C (79°F) 32 mm (1.3 in)
Santa Ana 33°C (91°F) 21°C (70°F) 45 mm (1.8 in)
San Miguel 37°C (99°F) 25°C (77°F) 45 mm (1.8 in)

El Salvador weather in April: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in El Salvador in April?

Expect poor weather across El Salvador in April. The popular destination of San Salvador averages 34°C (93°F) by day and 23°C (73°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in El Salvador in April?

San Salvador averages a daytime maximum of 34°C (93°F) in April, with overnight lows close to 23°C (73°F).

Does El Salvador get a lot of rain in April?

April is on the drier side in El Salvador. San Salvador averages only about 60 mm (2.4 in), with most days staying dry.

Is April a Good Time to Visit El Salvador?

In our opinion, April may not be the ideal time to visit El Salvador due to the typically tolerable weather in San Salvador.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in December offering mostly pleasant weather in San Salvador. In contrast, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September and October tend to have poor weather conditions.

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