Sonsonate Department Weather in December

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Sonsonate Department, El Salvador in December.

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Los Naranjos Los Cóbanos

Planning a getaway to Sonsonate Department, El Salvador this December 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 Sonsonate Department in December

Sonsonate Department, El Salvador is a region in El Salvador. December in Sonsonate Department generally has very warm temperatures, with low precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect very warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 30°C (86°F) and nighttime temperatures around 19°C (66°F) in Los Naranjos. 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 Sonsonate Department, El Salvador, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

December is a dry month with an average rainfall of around 11 mm (0.4 in) in Los Naranjos.

Average sunshine

Many locations offer abundant sunshine during this month. For instance, Los Naranjos enjoys approximately 307 hours of sunlight, ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

Explore Sonsonate Department by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Sonsonate Department — and find the best time to visit. (based on Los Naranjos)

January31°C (88°F) February32°C (90°F) March32°C (90°F) April32°C (90°F) May31°C (88°F) June30°C (86°F) This monthJuly31°C (88°F) August31°C (88°F) September30°C (86°F) October29°C (84°F) November30°C (86°F) December30°C (86°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Sonsonate Department in December

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

Conditions 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).

Popular Destinations in Sonsonate Department

What is the weather like in December for some of the most popular destinations in Sonsonate Department, El Salvador?

Temperature range in Sonsonate Department (December)

Precipitation variation in Sonsonate Department (December)

Los Naranjos

In December Los Naranjos generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C (66°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
31°C (88°F)
Min temperature
20°C (68°F)
19°C (66°F)
19°C (66°F)
Monthly sun hours
271 hours
307 hours
312 hours
Monthly rainfall
54 mm (2.1 in)
11 mm (0.4 in)
4.9 mm (0.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
5 days
5 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
perfect
perfect
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Los Cóbanos

In December Los Cóbanos generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
31°C (88°F)
31°C (88°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly sun hours
270 hours
305 hours
305 hours
Monthly rainfall
66 mm (2.6 in)
7.6 mm (0.3 in)
3.6 mm (0.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
4 days
4 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
perfect
perfect
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Sonsonate Department, in El Salvador.

In our records: El Salvador December extremes

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

  • Based on our data, the coldest December night in El Salvador dropped to 8°C (46°F) in Santa Ana on December 16, 2010.

Popular cities in December

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Sonsonate Department in December.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Los Naranjos 30°C (86°F) 19°C (66°F) 11 mm (0.4 in)
Los Cóbanos 31°C (88°F) 25°C (77°F) 7.6 mm (0.3 in)

Sonsonate Department weather in December: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Sonsonate Department, El Salvador in December?

Sonsonate Department, El Salvador typically experiences pleasant weather in December, part of the season. Daytime highs in Los Naranjos average around 30°C (86°F), and temperatures drop to about 19°C (66°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in Sonsonate Department, El Salvador in December?

Los Naranjos averages a daytime maximum of 30°C (86°F) in December, with overnight lows close to 19°C (66°F).

Does Sonsonate Department, El Salvador get a lot of rain in December?

Not particularly. Los Naranjos averages just 11 mm (0.4 in) of rain in December, making it a mostly dry month for Sonsonate Department, El Salvador.

Is December a Good Time to Visit Sonsonate Department, El Salvador?

We believe that December is one of the best times to visit Sonsonate Department, El Salvador with overall perfect weather in Los Naranjos. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

On average, the best time to visit Sonsonate Department, El Salvador is in January, February, March and December with generally pleasant weather in Los Naranjos. In contrast, May, June, July, August, September and October tend to have poor weather conditions.

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