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December in Santa Ana sees daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F) and lows of 18°C (64°F) at night. The excellent weather makes it a good time to visit.
If your ideal day consists of dry skies and pleasant temperatures, January, February and December typically offer the best circumstances for Santa Ana.
Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Santa Ana - and find the best time to visit.
45-year average (1976-2025)
Based on our historical records, temperatures in Santa Ana typically stay consistent throughout December, with daily highs averaging around 31°C (88°F). Nights are pleasant, with lows around 19°C (66°F).
45-year average (1976-2025)
Average daily rainfall for each day of the month based on long-term records.
Browse day-by-day weather records for Santa Ana spanning 51 years. Select any month and year to see actual temperatures, rainfall, and conditions recorded on each day.
Based on 24 years of weather observations in Santa Ana between 2001 and 2025, these are the recorded extremes.
Find out more about the weather in El Salvador and which places have the best travel conditions in this month. See all of El Salvador in December →
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).
Warm weather calls for comfortable, breathable clothing in December. Cotton t-shirts, shorts, light dresses, and sandals are perfect. You might still want a light layer for evenings or air-conditioned places (for example buses). Almost no rain is expected, so no need to bring rain gear. Don't forget sun protection, sunglasses, sunscreen, and a hat. These are all good ideas with this much sunshine.
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.
Temperature Rainfall Sunshine Humidity
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Where to go in December - average daytime high across popular destinations.
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