San Salvador Weather in August

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

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Planning a getaway to San Salvador, El Salvador this August and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What to Expect in San Salvador in August

San Salvador, El Salvador is a region in El Salvador. August in San Salvador generally has very warm temperatures, with heavy precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect very warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 32°C (90°F) and nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°F) in San Salvador. These night and day temperatures are average and some days may be even warmer. So be prepared and dress for the heat.

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

Precipitation

August is a very rainy month with an average rainfall of around 237 mm (9.3 in) in San Salvador.

Average sunshine

Several destinations enjoy plenty of sunshine this month. San Salvador sees close to 259 hours of sunlight, making it great for sun lovers.

Explore San Salvador by month

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January33°C (91°F) February34°C (93°F) March34°C (93°F) April34°C (93°F) May32°C (90°F) June31°C (88°F) This monthJuly32°C (90°F) August32°C (90°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 San Salvador in August

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across San Salvador.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
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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 San Salvador

What is the weather like in August for the most popular destinonation in San Salvador, El Salvador?

San Salvador

In August San Salvador generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C (90°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

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Max temperature
32°C (90°F)
32°C (90°F)
31°C (88°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
22°C (72°F)
Monthly sun hours
242 hours
259 hours
181 hours
Monthly rainfall
188 mm (7.4 in)
237 mm (9.3 in)
322 mm (13 in)
Monthly rainy days
26 days
27 days
29 days
Weather conditions
mixed
less favorable
less favorable
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San Salvador weather in August: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in San Salvador, El Salvador in August?

Expect less favorable weather across San Salvador, El Salvador in August. The popular destination of San Salvador averages 32°C (90°F) by day and 23°C (73°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in San Salvador, El Salvador in August?

Daytime temperatures in San Salvador peak at roughly 32°C (90°F) in August, dropping to about 23°C (73°F) overnight.

Does San Salvador, El Salvador get a lot of rain in August?

Rainfall in San Salvador, El Salvador peaks during August. San Salvador averages roughly 237 mm (9.3 in), so frequent and sometimes heavy showers are the norm.

Is August a Good Time to Visit San Salvador, El Salvador?

In our opinion, August may not be the ideal time to visit San Salvador, El Salvador due to the typically less favorable weather in San Salvador.

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

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