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January in La Libertad brings very high temperatures, with daytime highs of 31°C (88°F) and nights around 23°C (73°F). Rainfall is at its lowest this month, making it one of the more reliable months to be outdoors.
If your ideal day consists of dry skies and pleasant temperatures, January, February, March and December typically offer the best circumstances for La Libertad.
Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in La Libertad - and find the best time to visit.
42-year average (1976-2026)
Based on our historical records, temperatures in La Libertad typically stay consistent throughout January, with daily highs averaging around 31°C (88°F). Nights are warm, with lows around 21°C (70°F).
42-year average (1976-2026)
Average daily rainfall for each day of the month based on long-term records.
Browse day-by-day weather records for La Libertad spanning 51 years. Select any month and year to see actual temperatures, rainfall, and conditions recorded on each day.
Based on 23 years of weather observations in La Libertad between 2002 and 2025, these are the recorded extremes.
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 January →
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).
Warm weather calls for comfortable, breathable clothing in January. 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). Almost no rain is expected, so no need to bring rain gear. Don't forget sun protection, sunglasses, sunscreen, and a hat. These are all good ideas with this much sunshine.
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.
Temperature Rainfall Sunshine Humidity
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