San Salvador Weather in October

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

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Considering a trip to San Salvador, El Salvador this October 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 October

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

Temperatures

You can expect very warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 31°C (88°F) and nighttime temperatures around 22°C (72°F) in San Salvador. On average, October is the month with the lowest temperatures of the year in San Salvador.

To explore the conditions in San Salvador, El Salvador in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

October is a very rainy month with an average rainfall of around 252 mm (9.9 in) in San Salvador.

Average sunshine

October brings good sunshine to many areas. San Salvador sees around 210 hours of sunlight, great for visitors looking for bright days.

Explore San Salvador by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in San Salvador — and find the best time to visit. (based on San Salvador)

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 October

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

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
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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 October for the most popular destinonation in San Salvador, El Salvador?

San Salvador

In October San Salvador generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C (72°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

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September
October
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Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
31°C (88°F)
32°C (90°F)
Min temperature
22°C (72°F)
22°C (72°F)
21°C (70°F)
Monthly sun hours
181 hours
210 hours
269 hours
Monthly rainfall
322 mm (13 in)
252 mm (9.9 in)
55 mm (2.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
29 days
23 days
8 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
pleasant
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San Salvador weather in October: frequently asked questions

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

October in San Salvador, El Salvador brings poor weather. In San Salvador, daytime temperatures are typically around 31°C (88°F) and nighttime lows hover near 22°C (72°F).

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

Daytime temperatures in San Salvador peak at roughly 31°C (88°F) in October, dropping to about 22°C (72°F) overnight.

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

Rainfall in San Salvador, El Salvador peaks during October. San Salvador averages roughly 252 mm (9.9 in), so frequent and sometimes heavy showers are the norm.

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

In our view, October might not be the best time to travel to San Salvador, El Salvador with often poor 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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