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El Cuco Weather in October
Thinking of visiting El Cuco in October? Expect very high temperatures reaching 30°C (86°F) during the day, dropping to 25°C (77°F) at night. Heavy showers are common during the rainy season.
Rainfall in El Cuco in October
As part of the rainy season, El Cuco sees around 23 days of rain in October, with an average of 328 mm (13 in). The rainy season here brings regular, substantial showers. It's worth being prepared for rain on most days you're out.
Temperature in El Cuco in October
El Cuco in October gets highs of 30°C (86°F) during the day and drops to 25°C (77°F) at night. It's usually most comfortable outside during the morning and later in the day. Nights stay warm at around 25°C (77°F), so light bedding and good ventilation are worth thinking about.If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, October may not be the ideal month to visit El Cuco. Our weather planner can help you explore destinations with more pleasant weather conditions.
El Cuco Temperature in October
Min Temperature
25°C (77°F)
Max Temperature
30°C (86°F)
Chance of Rain
77%
Precipitation
328 mm (13 in)
Rainy days
23 days
Humidity
80% *
* Data from: San Miguel, El Salvador (35 KM, 22 Miles).
El Cuco Weather by Month
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Daily Historical Temperatures
37-year average (1983-2025)
Based on our historical records, temperatures in El Cuco typically stay consistent throughout October, with daily highs averaging around 30°C (86°F). Nights are warm, with lows around 25°C (77°F).
Average temperatures in October
Historical weather records for El Cuco in October
Browse day-by-day weather records for El Cuco spanning 46 years. Select any month and year to see actual temperatures, rainfall, and conditions recorded on each day.
El Cuco historical weather extremes in October
Based on weather observations in El Cuco between 2005 and 2025, these are the recorded extremes during October.
- The hottest October day on record in El Cuco reached 36°C (97°F) (October 15, 2017).
- El Cuco experienced its chilliest October day on October 19, 2011, reaching only 24°C (75°F).
- The coldest night in October in El Cuco was on October 7, 2011, with a minimum of 18°C (64°F).
- The wettest day in October El Cuco was on October 10, 2022 with 184 mm (7.2 in) of precipitation.
Best Places in El Salvador in October
Find out more about the weather in El Salvador and which places have the best travel conditions in this month. See all of El Salvador in October →
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
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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).
What to Wear in El Cuco in October
Warm weather calls for comfortable, breathable clothing in October. Cotton t-shirts, shorts, light dresses, and sandals are perfect. You might still want a light layer for evenings or air-conditioned places (for example buses). Also bring a poncho, it will rain a lot! Waterproof everything you can.
What To Do in El Cuco in October
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.
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Cycling7/10 -
Walking7/10 -
Camping6/10 -
Outdoor sports7/10
El Cuco 3-Day Forecast
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