Weather in May in El Salvador
Thinking about venturing to El Salvador this May 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 May?
May in El Salvador generally has very warm temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from high to heavy.
Temperatures
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.For a closer look at conditions across El Salvador, refer to the map below.
Precipitation
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.Average sunshine
The days are mostly sunny, with an average total of around 219 hours of sunshine in San Salvador. The sunlight during this month doesn't just make the days brighter, it also seems to make everyone a bit more cheerful.For an in-depth overview of the yearly conditions, do visit our El Salvador climate page.
Where to go in El Salvador in May





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Popular destinations
What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in El Salvador?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Interested in more climate information?
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