El Salvador weather in May
Considering a trip to El Salvador this May 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 May?
May 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 La Libertad to 34°C in San Miguel. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 24°C in San Miguel and 25°C in La Libertad. 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 May, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Metapán with an average of 135 mm to heavy rainfall in San Miguel with 253 mm. Meanwhile, San Salvador enjoys approximately 219 hours of sunshine, offering a mostly sunny climate that adds a pleasant and vibrant feel to the month.
For specific regional insights in El Salvador for May, 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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Average weather in San Salvador
In May 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 May La Libertad generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in El Cuco
In May 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 May 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 May 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 May the best time to visit El Salvador?
Given the typically poor weather conditions in San Salvador, May may not be the ideal time to visit El 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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