San Salvador Weather in March

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

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Considering a trip to San Salvador, El Salvador this March and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What to Expect in San Salvador in March

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

Temperatures

You can expect very warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 34°C (93°F) and nighttime temperatures around 22°C (72°F) in San Salvador. On average, March is the warmest month of the year in San Salvador, El Salvador. So be prepared and pack summer clothes.

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

Precipitation

March is a dry month with an average rainfall of around 15 mm (0.6 in) in San Salvador.

Average sunshine

Sunshine is generally plentiful throughout many areas. San Salvador enjoys about 294 hours of sunlight, ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

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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 March

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

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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 March for the most popular destinonation in San Salvador, El Salvador?

San Salvador

In March San Salvador generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 34°C (93°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C (72°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

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Max temperature
34°C (93°F)
34°C (93°F)
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Min temperature
21°C (70°F)
22°C (72°F)
23°C (73°F)
Monthly sun hours
277 hours
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Monthly rainfall
4.7 mm (0.2 in)
15 mm (0.6 in)
60 mm (2.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
4 days
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In our records: El Salvador March extremes

Notable March records observed across cities in El Salvador in our climate database (1995 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • In our records, the coldest March daytime high in El Salvador was 17°C (63°F) in Acajutla on March 7, 2001.

San Salvador weather in March: frequently asked questions

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

In March, San Salvador, El Salvador generally has poor weather conditions. San Salvador sees daytime temperatures near 34°C (93°F), with nights cooling to roughly 22°C (72°F).

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

Daytime temperatures in San Salvador peak at roughly 34°C (93°F) in March, dropping to about 22°C (72°F) overnight.

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

Not particularly. San Salvador averages just 15 mm (0.6 in) of rain in March, making it a mostly dry month for San Salvador, El Salvador.

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

In our view, March might not be the best time to travel to San Salvador, El Salvador with often pleasant weather in San Salvador.

Generally speaking, December provides 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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