Weather in January in El Salvador
Thinking about venturing to El Salvador this January and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to 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 hot, with almost no precipitation.
Temperatures
During the day the temperature is warm in Metapán at 29°C and very hot 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.For a closer look at conditions across El Salvador, refer to the map below.
Precipitation
January is a very dry month with an average rainfall of around 4.1 mm in San Salvador. Going by our weather data, this month in San Salvador usually has the least rain, making it the driest month of the year.Average sunshine
The city San Salvador usually sees around 303 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.For more details on the yearly climate, visit our El Salvador climate page.
Where to go in El Salvador in January
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Popular destinations
What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in El Salvador?
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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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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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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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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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.
Interested in more climate information?
We have much more information about the climate in El Salvador.
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