Sonsonate Department Weather in March

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

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Los Naranjos Los Cóbanos

Considering a trip to Sonsonate Department, 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 Sonsonate Department in March

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

Temperatures

You can expect very warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 32°C (90°F) and nighttime temperatures around 20°C (68°F) in Los Naranjos. While the given temperatures for day and night are typical, there may be days that feel warmer. Make sure you're dressed in a way that keeps you cool and comfortable.

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

Precipitation

March is a dry month with an average rainfall of around 17 mm (0.7 in) in Los Naranjos.

Average sunshine

March brings good sunshine to many areas. Los Naranjos sees around 294 hours of sunlight, great for visitors looking for bright days.

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 March

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 March for some of the most popular destinations in Sonsonate Department, El Salvador?

Temperature range in Sonsonate Department (March)

Precipitation variation in Sonsonate Department (March)

Los Naranjos

In March Los Naranjos generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C (90°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C (68°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
32°C (90°F)
32°C (90°F)
32°C (90°F)
Min temperature
19°C (66°F)
20°C (68°F)
21°C (70°F)
Monthly sun hours
268 hours
294 hours
256 hours
Monthly rainfall
5.6 mm (0.2 in)
17 mm (0.7 in)
62 mm (2.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
4 days
5 days
9 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
pleasant
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Los Cóbanos

In March 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.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
31°C (88°F)
31°C (88°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly sun hours
281 hours
305 hours
263 hours
Monthly rainfall
4.1 mm (0.2 in)
13 mm (0.5 in)
41 mm (1.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
3 days
4 days
7 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
pleasant
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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 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.

Popular cities in March

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Los Naranjos 32°C (90°F) 20°C (68°F) 17 mm (0.7 in)
Los Cóbanos 31°C (88°F) 25°C (77°F) 13 mm (0.5 in)

Sonsonate Department weather in March: frequently asked questions

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

In March, Sonsonate Department, El Salvador generally has pleasant weather conditions. Los Naranjos sees daytime temperatures near 32°C (90°F), with nights cooling to roughly 20°C (68°F).

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

Average temperatures in Sonsonate Department, El Salvador during March range from a nighttime low near 20°C (68°F) to a daytime high around 32°C (90°F) in Los Naranjos.

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

Not particularly. Los Naranjos averages just 17 mm (0.7 in) of rain in March, making it a mostly dry month for Sonsonate Department, El Salvador.

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

We consider March to be one of the best times to travel to Sonsonate Department, El Salvador. Typically, the climate in Los Naranjos is perfect. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

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. On the other hand, the months of May, June, July, August, September and October tend to have poor weather conditions.

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