El Salvador

El Salvador Weather in December

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

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San Salvador La Libertad Concepción de Ataco El Cuco

Planning a getaway to El Salvador this December 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 December

December in El Salvador generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with precipitation levels ranging from almost none to low.

Temperatures

The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from warm in Metapán at 29°C (84°F) to very warm in San Miguel at 34°C (93°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 21°C (70°F) in San Miguel and 18°C (64°F) in Metapán. The temperatures mentioned for daytime and nighttime are general averages. However there can be days that surpass these temperatures. So equip yourself with clothing that can handle the potential heat.

For specific regional insights in El Salvador, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From almost no rainfall in La Unión with an average of 3.6 mm (0.1 in) to low rainfall in Juayúa with 12 mm (0.5 in).

Average sunshine

Several destinations enjoy plenty of sunshine this month. San Salvador sees close to 292 hours of sunlight, making it great for sun lovers.

Explore El Salvador by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in El Salvador — and find the best time to visit. (based on San Salvador)

January33°C (91°F) February34°C (93°F) March34°C (93°F) April34°C (93°F) May32°C (90°F) June31°C (88°F) This monthJuly32°C (90°F) August32°C (90°F) September31°C (88°F) October31°C (88°F) November32°C (90°F) December32°C (90°F)
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Best Places to Visit in El Salvador in December

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across El Salvador.

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 December for some of the most popular destinations in El Salvador?

Temperature range in El Salvador (December)

Precipitation variation in El Salvador (December)

San Salvador

In December San Salvador generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C (90°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C (68°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
32°C (90°F)
32°C (90°F)
33°C (91°F)
Min temperature
21°C (70°F)
20°C (68°F)
20°C (68°F)
Monthly sun hours
269 hours
292 hours
303 hours
Monthly rainfall
55 mm (2.2 in)
9.8 mm (0.4 in)
4.1 mm (0.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
5 days
4 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
perfect
perfect
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La Libertad

In December La Libertad generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
31°C (88°F)
31°C (88°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
Monthly sun hours
269 hours
292 hours
303 hours
Monthly rainfall
60 mm (2.4 in)
7.6 mm (0.3 in)
2.9 mm (0.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
4 days
3 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
perfect
perfect
Climate in La Libertad →

El Cuco

In December El Cuco generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C (90°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
32°C (90°F)
32°C (90°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly rainfall
60 mm (2.4 in)
4.2 mm (0.2 in)
1.4 mm (0.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
4 days
2 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
perfect
perfect
Climate in El Cuco →

Concepción de Ataco

In December Concepción de Ataco generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C (68°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
31°C (88°F)
Min temperature
21°C (70°F)
20°C (68°F)
20°C (68°F)
Monthly sun hours
271 hours
307 hours
312 hours
Monthly rainfall
59 mm (2.3 in)
9.7 mm (0.4 in)
4.6 mm (0.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
5 days
4 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
perfect
perfect
Climate in Concepción de Ataco →

El Sunzal

In December El Sunzal generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
31°C (88°F)
31°C (88°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
Monthly sun hours
269 hours
292 hours
303 hours
Monthly rainfall
58 mm (2.3 in)
7.3 mm (0.3 in)
2.8 mm (0.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
4 days
3 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
perfect
perfect
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In our records: El Salvador December extremes

Notable December records observed across cities in El Salvador in our climate database (1995 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • Based on our data, the coldest December night in El Salvador dropped to 8°C (46°F) in Santa Ana on December 16, 2010.

Popular cities in December

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
San Salvador 32°C (90°F) 20°C (68°F) 9.8 mm (0.4 in)
La Libertad 31°C (88°F) 23°C (73°F) 7.6 mm (0.3 in)
Concepción de Ataco 30°C (86°F) 20°C (68°F) 9.7 mm (0.4 in)
El Cuco 32°C (90°F) 25°C (77°F) 4.2 mm (0.2 in)
Santa Ana 31°C (88°F) 18°C (64°F) 7.8 mm (0.3 in)
San Miguel 34°C (93°F) 21°C (70°F) 6.1 mm (0.2 in)

El Salvador weather in December: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in El Salvador in December?

Expect pleasant weather across El Salvador in December. The popular destination of San Salvador averages 32°C (90°F) by day and 20°C (68°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in El Salvador in December?

In San Salvador, the average daytime high in December is 32°C (90°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 20°C (68°F).

Does El Salvador get a lot of rain in December?

Not particularly. San Salvador averages just 9.8 mm (0.4 in) of rain in December, making it a mostly dry month for El Salvador.

Is December a Good Time to Visit El Salvador?

We believe that December is one of the best times to visit El Salvador with overall perfect weather in San Salvador.

On average, the best time to visit El Salvador is in December with generally pleasant weather in San Salvador. On the other hand, the weather in February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September and October tend to be poor.

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