El Salvador

El Salvador Weather in March

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

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San Salvador La Libertad Concepción de Ataco El Cuco

Are you planning a trip a to El Salvador in March and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in El Salvador in March

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

Temperatures

Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is very warm in Barra de Santiago at 31°C (88°F) to very hot in San Miguel at 37°C (99°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 23°C (73°F) in San Miguel and 25°C (77°F) in Barra de Santiago. On average, March is the warmest month of the year in El Salvador. So be prepared and pack summer clothes.

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

Precipitation

In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Llano de Los Patos with an average of 7.2 mm (0.3 in) to low rainfall in Juayúa with 19 mm (0.7 in).

Average sunshine

Most destinations offer generous amounts of sunshine this March. For example, San Salvador gets approximately 294 hours of sunlight, perfect for anyone wanting bright, sunny days.

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Best Places to Visit in El Salvador in March

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

Temperature range in El Salvador (March)

Precipitation variation in El Salvador (March)

San Salvador

In March San Salvador generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 34°C (93°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C (72°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
34°C (93°F)
34°C (93°F)
34°C (93°F)
Min temperature
21°C (70°F)
22°C (72°F)
23°C (73°F)
Monthly sun hours
277 hours
294 hours
243 hours
Monthly rainfall
4.7 mm (0.2 in)
15 mm (0.6 in)
60 mm (2.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
4 days
4 days
7 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
tolerable
Climate in San Salvador →

La Libertad

In March La Libertad generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
31°C (88°F)
31°C (88°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
24°C (75°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly sun hours
277 hours
294 hours
243 hours
Monthly rainfall
3.6 mm (0.1 in)
12 mm (0.5 in)
51 mm (2 in)
Monthly rainy days
3 days
4 days
7 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
pleasant
Climate in La Libertad →

El Cuco

In March 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 low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
32°C (90°F)
33°C (91°F)
33°C (91°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly rainfall
2 mm (0.1 in)
7.6 mm (0.3 in)
32 mm (1.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
3 days
5 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
pleasant
Climate in El Cuco →

Concepción de Ataco

In March Concepción de Ataco generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C (90°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C (70°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
32°C (90°F)
32°C (90°F)
Min temperature
20°C (68°F)
21°C (70°F)
22°C (72°F)
Monthly sun hours
268 hours
294 hours
256 hours
Monthly rainfall
5.4 mm (0.2 in)
17 mm (0.7 in)
58 mm (2.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
4 days
4 days
8 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
pleasant
Climate in Concepción de Ataco →

El Sunzal

In March 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 low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
31°C (88°F)
31°C (88°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly sun hours
277 hours
294 hours
243 hours
Monthly rainfall
3.6 mm (0.1 in)
12 mm (0.5 in)
51 mm (2 in)
Monthly rainy days
3 days
4 days
7 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
pleasant
Climate in El Sunzal →

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In our records: El Salvador March extremes

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

  • In our records, the coldest March daytime high in El Salvador was 17°C (63°F) in Acajutla on March 7, 2001.

Popular cities in March

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
San Salvador 34°C (93°F) 22°C (72°F) 15 mm (0.6 in)
La Libertad 31°C (88°F) 24°C (75°F) 12 mm (0.5 in)
Concepción de Ataco 32°C (90°F) 21°C (70°F) 17 mm (0.7 in)
El Cuco 33°C (91°F) 26°C (79°F) 7.6 mm (0.3 in)
Santa Ana 33°C (91°F) 19°C (66°F) 11 mm (0.4 in)
San Miguel 37°C (99°F) 23°C (73°F) 9.9 mm (0.4 in)

El Salvador weather in March: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in El Salvador in March?

Expect poor weather across El Salvador in March. The popular destination of San Salvador averages 34°C (93°F) by day and 22°C (72°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in El Salvador in March?

San Salvador averages a daytime maximum of 34°C (93°F) in March, with overnight lows close to 22°C (72°F).

Does El Salvador get a lot of rain in March?

Not particularly. San Salvador averages just 15 mm (0.6 in) of rain in March, making it a mostly dry month for El Salvador.

Is March a Good Time to Visit El Salvador?

In our view, March might not be the best time to travel to El Salvador with often pleasant weather in San Salvador.

On average, the best time to visit El Salvador is in December with generally 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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