El Salvador weather in January
Considering a trip to El Salvador this January and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:
What is the weather like in El Salvador in January?
January in El Salvador generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with almost no precipitation.
During the day the temperature is warm in Metapán at 29°C and very warm in San Miguel at 35°C. As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 21°C in San Miguel and 18°C in Metapán. 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.
January is a very dry month with an average rainfall of around 4.1 mm in San Salvador. Based on climate data from the last 30 years, San Salvador typically sees the least rain in this month, making it the driest month of the year. The city San Salvador usually sees around 303 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.
For specific regional insights in El Salvador for January, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our El Salvador climate page.
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Popular destinations in El Salvador
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Average weather in San Salvador
In January San Salvador generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in La Libertad
In January La Libertad generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in El Cuco
In January El Cuco generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Concepción de Ataco
In January Concepción de Ataco generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in El Sunzal
In January El Sunzal generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Is January the best time to visit El Salvador?
We consider January to be one of the best times to travel to El Salvador. Typically, the climate in San Salvador is perfect.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January and December offering mostly perfect weather in San Salvador. In contrast, May, June, August, September and October tend to have poor weather conditions.
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