San Salvador Weather in January

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

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Planning a trip to San Salvador, El Salvador this January? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in San Salvador in January

San Salvador, El Salvador is a region in El Salvador. January in San Salvador generally has very warm temperatures, with almost no precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect very warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 33°C (91°F) and nighttime temperatures around 20°C (68°F) in San Salvador. 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.

For specific regional insights in San Salvador, El Salvador, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

January is a very dry month with an average rainfall of around 4.1 mm (0.2 in) in San Salvador. Looking at the climate data spanning the last 30 years, this month usually has the lowest rainfall in San Salvador, marking it as the year's driest month.

Average sunshine

Many locations offer abundant sunshine during this month. For instance, San Salvador enjoys approximately 303 hours of sunlight, ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

Explore San Salvador by month

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January

33°C (91°F)View January → February

34°C (93°F)View February → March

34°C (93°F)View March → April

34°C (93°F)View April → May

32°C (90°F)View May → June

31°C (88°F)View June → This monthJuly

32°C (90°F)View July → August

32°C (90°F)View August → September

31°C (88°F)View September → October

31°C (88°F)View October → November

32°C (90°F)View November → December

32°C (90°F)View December →

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Best Places to Visit in San Salvador in January

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

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation

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).

Marker color shows the average daytime high temperature in January: blue is cold, red is hot.

Marker color shows total monthly precipitation in January: pale blue is dry, deep blue is wet.

Popular Destinations in San Salvador

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

San Salvador

In January San Salvador generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C (91°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C (68°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

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January

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Max temperature

32°C (90°F)

33°C (91°F)

34°C (93°F)

Min temperature

20°C (68°F)

21°C (70°F)

Monthly sun hours

292 hours

303 hours

277 hours

Monthly rainfall

9.8 mm (0.4 in)

4.1 mm (0.2 in)

4.7 mm (0.2 in)

Monthly rainy days

5 days

4 days

Weather conditions

perfect

pleasant

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San Salvador weather in January: frequently asked questions

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

San Salvador, El Salvador typically experiences tolerable weather in January, part of the season. Daytime highs in San Salvador average around 33°C (91°F), and temperatures drop to about 20°C (68°F) at night.

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

In San Salvador, the average daytime high in January is 33°C (91°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 20°C (68°F).

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

Rain is generally moderate to light in San Salvador, El Salvador during January, with San Salvador averaging close to 4.1 mm (0.2 in).

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

In our opinion, January is a good time to visit San Salvador, El Salvador with overall perfect weather in San Salvador. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in December offering mostly pleasant weather in San Salvador. In contrast, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September and October tend to have poor weather conditions.

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