El Salvador weather in August
Planning a journey to El Salvador this August and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:
What is the weather like in El Salvador in August?
August in El Salvador generally has very warm temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from high to heavy.
The average maximum temperatures are very warm and range from 30°C in Barra de Santiago to 34°C in San Miguel. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 23°C in San Miguel and 25°C in Barra de Santiago. While the given temperatures for day and night are typical, there may be days that feel warmer. Make sure you're dressed in a way that keeps you cool and comfortable.
In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Santa Ana with an average of 158 mm to heavy rainfall in Bahia de Jiquilisco with 274 mm. Meanwhile, San Salvador enjoys approximately 259 hours of sunshine, offering a mostly sunny climate that adds a pleasant and vibrant feel to the month.
For a closer look at August's conditions in El Salvador, see the map below. For a more detailed look at El Salvador's yearly weather, check out our El Salvador climate page.
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Popular destinations in El Salvador
What is the weather like in August for the 5 most popular destinations in El Salvador?
Average weather in San Salvador
In August San Salvador generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in La Libertad
In August La Libertad generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in El Cuco
In August El Cuco generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Concepción de Ataco
In August Concepción de Ataco generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in El Sunzal
In August El Sunzal generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is August the best time to visit El Salvador?
In our opinion, August may not be the ideal time to visit El Salvador due to the typically poor weather in San Salvador.
On average, the best time to visit El Salvador is in January and December with generally perfect weather in San Salvador. In contrast, May, June, August, September and October tend to have poor weather conditions.
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