La Unión department Weather in May

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in La Unión department, El Salvador in May.

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

What to Expect in La Unión department in May

La Unión department, El Salvador is a region in El Salvador. May in La Unión department generally has very warm temperatures, with heavy precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect very warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 33°C (91°F) and nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) in La Unión. The temperatures mentioned for both day and night are typical averages. However some days might get even hotter. It's best to stay prepared by wearing cloths suitable for the warmth.

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

Precipitation

May is a very rainy month with an average rainfall of around 250 mm (9.8 in) in La Unión.

Explore La Unión department by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in La Unión department - and find the best time to visit. (based on La Unión)

January32°C (90°F) February33°C (91°F) March33°C (91°F) April33°C (91°F) May33°C (91°F) June32°C (90°F) This monthJuly33°C (91°F) August33°C (91°F) September31°C (88°F) October31°C (88°F) November32°C (90°F) December32°C (90°F)
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Best Places to Visit in La Unión department in May

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across La Unión department.

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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).

Popular Destinations in La Unión department

What is the weather like in May for the most popular destinonation in La Unión department, El Salvador?

La Unión

In May La Unión generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C (91°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

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Max temperature
33°C (91°F)
33°C (91°F)
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Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly rainfall
38 mm (1.5 in)
250 mm (9.8 in)
296 mm (12 in)
Monthly rainy days
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La Unión department weather in May: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in La Unión department, El Salvador in May?

Expect less favorable weather across La Unión department, El Salvador in May. The popular destination of La Unión averages 33°C (91°F) by day and 26°C (79°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in La Unión department, El Salvador in May?

Daytime temperatures in La Unión peak at roughly 33°C (91°F) in May, dropping to about 26°C (79°F) overnight.

Does La Unión department, El Salvador get a lot of rain in May?

Yes. May brings heavy rainfall to La Unión department, El Salvador, with La Unión averaging around 250 mm (9.8 in). Expect frequent showers and pack accordingly.

Is May a Good Time to Visit La Unión department, El Salvador?

In our view, May might not be the best time to travel to La Unión department, El Salvador with often less favorable weather in La Unión.

On average, the best time to visit La Unión department, El Salvador is in January and December with generally very good weather in La Unión. On the other hand, the months of May, June, July, August, September and October tend to have less favorable weather conditions.

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