El Salvador

El Salvador Weather in October

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

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San Salvador La Libertad Concepción de Ataco El Cuco

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

What to Expect in El Salvador in October

October in El Salvador generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with heavy precipitation.

Temperatures

During the day temperatures vary from warm in El Tunco at 29°C (84°F) to very warm in San Miguel at 32°C (90°F). At night it cools down to 23°C (73°F) in San Miguel and 23°C (73°F) in El Tunco. On average, October is the month with the lowest temperatures of the year in San Salvador.

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

Precipitation

In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Metapán with an average of 165 mm (6.5 in) to heavy rainfall in Bahia de Jiquilisco with 345 mm (14 in).

Average sunshine

Several destinations enjoy plenty of sunshine this month. San Salvador sees close to 210 hours of sunlight, making it great for sun lovers.

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Best Places to Visit in El Salvador in October

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

Temperature range in El Salvador (October)

Precipitation variation in El Salvador (October)

San Salvador

In October San Salvador generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C (72°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

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October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
31°C (88°F)
32°C (90°F)
Min temperature
22°C (72°F)
22°C (72°F)
21°C (70°F)
Monthly sun hours
181 hours
210 hours
269 hours
Monthly rainfall
322 mm (13 in)
252 mm (9.9 in)
55 mm (2.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
29 days
23 days
8 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
pleasant
Climate in San Salvador →

La Libertad

In October La Libertad generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly sun hours
181 hours
210 hours
269 hours
Monthly rainfall
340 mm (13 in)
287 mm (11 in)
60 mm (2.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
28 days
22 days
7 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
pleasant
Climate in La Libertad →

El Cuco

In October El Cuco generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
30°C (86°F)
31°C (88°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly rainfall
348 mm (14 in)
328 mm (13 in)
60 mm (2.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
28 days
23 days
7 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
pleasant
Climate in El Cuco →

Concepción de Ataco

In October Concepción de Ataco generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C (70°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

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October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
22°C (72°F)
21°C (70°F)
21°C (70°F)
Monthly sun hours
202 hours
233 hours
271 hours
Monthly rainfall
384 mm (15 in)
298 mm (12 in)
59 mm (2.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
28 days
21 days
7 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
pleasant
Climate in Concepción de Ataco →

El Sunzal

In October El Sunzal generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
23°C (73°F)
Monthly sun hours
181 hours
210 hours
269 hours
Monthly rainfall
346 mm (14 in)
287 mm (11 in)
58 mm (2.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
28 days
22 days
7 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
pleasant
Climate in El Sunzal →

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Popular cities in October

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
San Salvador 31°C (88°F) 22°C (72°F) 252 mm (9.9 in)
La Libertad 29°C (84°F) 24°C (75°F) 287 mm (11 in)
Concepción de Ataco 29°C (84°F) 21°C (70°F) 298 mm (12 in)
El Cuco 30°C (86°F) 25°C (77°F) 328 mm (13 in)
Santa Ana 30°C (86°F) 20°C (68°F) 191 mm (7.5 in)
San Miguel 32°C (90°F) 23°C (73°F) 304 mm (12 in)

El Salvador weather in October: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in El Salvador in October?

Expect poor weather across El Salvador in October. The popular destination of San Salvador averages 31°C (88°F) by day and 22°C (72°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in El Salvador in October?

San Salvador averages a daytime maximum of 31°C (88°F) in October, with overnight lows close to 22°C (72°F).

Does El Salvador get a lot of rain in October?

Expect plenty of rainfall. San Salvador records an average of 252 mm (9.9 in) in October, putting it among the wetter months for El Salvador.

Is October a Good Time to Visit El Salvador?

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

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in December offering mostly pleasant weather in San Salvador. The weather in February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September and October, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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