Sonsonate Department Weather in May

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

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Los Naranjos Los Cóbanos

Planning a getaway to Sonsonate Department, El Salvador this May 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 May

Sonsonate Department, El Salvador is a region in El Salvador. May in Sonsonate Department 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 21°C (70°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 explore the conditions in Sonsonate Department, El Salvador in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Los Cóbanos with an average of 204 mm (8 in) to heavy rainfall in Los Naranjos with 232 mm (9.1 in).

Average sunshine

Many locations offer abundant sunshine during this month. For instance, Los Naranjos enjoys approximately 253 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 May

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

Temperature range in Sonsonate Department (May)

Precipitation variation in Sonsonate Department (May)

Los Naranjos

In May Los Naranjos generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C (70°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
32°C (90°F)
31°C (88°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
21°C (70°F)
21°C (70°F)
21°C (70°F)
Monthly sun hours
256 hours
253 hours
199 hours
Monthly rainfall
62 mm (2.4 in)
232 mm (9.1 in)
303 mm (12 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
20 days
28 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Los Naranjos →

Los Cóbanos

In May Los Cóbanos generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
31°C (88°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly sun hours
263 hours
246 hours
208 hours
Monthly rainfall
41 mm (1.6 in)
204 mm (8 in)
270 mm (11 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
18 days
26 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Los Cóbanos →

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Popular cities in May

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Los Naranjos 31°C (88°F) 21°C (70°F) 232 mm (9.1 in)
Los Cóbanos 31°C (88°F) 26°C (79°F) 204 mm (8 in)

Sonsonate Department weather in May: frequently asked questions

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

Sonsonate Department, El Salvador typically experiences poor weather in May, part of the season. Daytime highs in Los Naranjos average around 31°C (88°F), and temperatures drop to about 21°C (70°F) at night.

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

Daytime temperatures in Los Naranjos peak at roughly 31°C (88°F) in May, dropping to about 21°C (70°F) overnight.

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

Expect plenty of rainfall. Los Naranjos records an average of 232 mm (9.1 in) in May, putting it among the wetter months for Sonsonate Department, El Salvador.

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

In our opinion, May may not be the ideal time to visit Sonsonate Department, El Salvador due to the typically poor weather in Los Naranjos.

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 weather in May, June, July, August, September and October tend to be poor.

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