San Salvador
El Salvador
Local time05:07
Sunrise05:48
Sunset17:34
Elevation670 m
Weather
When is the best time to visit San Salvador?
Monthly averages. The current month is highlighted.
High and low temperature
Cold (high ≤ 8 °C)
Cool
Mild
Warm
Rain millimetres per month
The climate in numbers
Warmest month
33°
March
Coldest month
17°
January
Wettest month
332mm
September
Rain per year
1,781mm
Rainy days per year
101
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Rainy days | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31.0 °C | 17.2 °C | 2 mm | 0.3 | 11.4 h |
| February | 32.2 °C | 17.8 °C | 1 mm | 0.4 | 11.7 h |
| March | 32.9 °C | 18.7 °C | 11 mm | 1.0 | 12.1 h |
| April | 32.7 °C | 20.1 °C | 42 mm | 3.6 | 12.4 h |
| May | 31.0 °C | 20.6 °C | 193 mm | 11.2 | 12.8 h |
| June | 30.0 °C | 20.2 °C | 264 mm | 14.5 | 12.9 h |
| July | 30.5 °C | 19.7 °C | 302 mm | 16.1 | 12.9 h |
| August | 30.4 °C | 19.8 °C | 318 mm | 18.3 | 12.6 h |
| September | 29.5 °C | 19.8 °C | 332 mm | 18.0 | 12.2 h |
| October | 29.4 °C | 19.6 °C | 245 mm | 13.0 | 11.8 h |
| November | 29.8 °C | 18.5 °C | 65 mm | 4.1 | 11.5 h |
| December | 30.4 °C | 17.6 °C | 6 mm | 0.9 | 11.3 h |
Plan your trip to San Salvador
Tours in San Salvador
Tours, tickets and activities to book ahead.
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What to pack
What to wear in San Salvador
Day31 °C
Night17 °C
Rain2 mm
January in San Salvador: hot, with highs of 31 °C and lows of 17 °C. Dress in layers.
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Base layer Light cotton or linen T-shirts
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Shoes Sandals or light sneakers
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Accessory Sunglasses
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Accessory Sunscreen
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Accessory Cap or hat
No need for warm layer or jacket.
- There are about 14 °C between midday and dawn. Wear layers you can take off.
- It rarely rains this month. You can leave the umbrella at home.
- Middays are very hot: wear light, breathable clothes and keep water at hand.
Day32 °C
Night18 °C
Rain1 mm
February in San Salvador: hot, with highs of 32 °C and lows of 18 °C. Dress in layers.
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Base layer Light cotton or linen T-shirts
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Shoes Sandals or light sneakers
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Accessory Sunglasses
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Accessory Sunscreen
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Accessory Cap or hat
No need for warm layer or jacket.
- There are about 14 °C between midday and dawn. Wear layers you can take off.
- It rarely rains this month. You can leave the umbrella at home.
- Middays are very hot: wear light, breathable clothes and keep water at hand.
Day33 °C
Night19 °C
Rain11 mm
March in San Salvador: hot, with highs of 33 °C and lows of 19 °C. Dress in layers.
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Base layer Light cotton or linen T-shirts
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Shoes Sandals or light sneakers
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Accessory Sunglasses
-
Accessory Sunscreen
-
Accessory Cap or hat
No need for warm layer or jacket.
- There are about 14 °C between midday and dawn. Wear layers you can take off.
- It rarely rains this month. You can leave the umbrella at home.
- Middays are very hot: wear light, breathable clothes and keep water at hand.
Day33 °C
Night20 °C
Rain42 mm
April in San Salvador: hot, with highs of 33 °C and lows of 20 °C. Dress in layers.
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Base layer Light cotton or linen T-shirts
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Shoes Sandals or light sneakers
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Accessory Sunglasses
-
Accessory Sunscreen
-
Accessory Cap or hat
No need for warm layer or jacket.
- There are about 13 °C between midday and dawn. Wear layers you can take off.
- Middays are very hot: wear light, breathable clothes and keep water at hand.
Day31 °C
Night21 °C
Rain193 mm
May in San Salvador: hot, with highs of 31 °C and lows of 21 °C. Light clothes are enough.
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Base layer Light cotton or linen T-shirts
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Jacket Light windbreaker
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Shoes Closed, water-resistant shoes
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Accessory Folding umbrella
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Accessory Sunglasses
-
Accessory Sunscreen
-
Accessory Cap or hat
No need for warm layer.
- It is one of the wettest months, with 193 mm. Bring something waterproof.
- Middays are very hot: wear light, breathable clothes and keep water at hand.
Day30 °C
Night20 °C
Rain264 mm
June in San Salvador: hot, with highs of 30 °C and lows of 20 °C. Light clothes are enough.
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Base layer Light cotton or linen T-shirts
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Jacket Light windbreaker
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Shoes Closed, water-resistant shoes
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Accessory Folding umbrella
-
Accessory Sunglasses
-
Accessory Sunscreen
-
Accessory Cap or hat
No need for warm layer.
- It is one of the wettest months, with 264 mm. Bring something waterproof.
- Middays are very hot: wear light, breathable clothes and keep water at hand.
Day31 °C
Night20 °C
Rain302 mm
July in San Salvador: hot, with highs of 31 °C and lows of 20 °C. Light clothes are enough.
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Base layer Light cotton or linen T-shirts
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Jacket Light windbreaker
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Shoes Closed, water-resistant shoes
-
Accessory Folding umbrella
-
Accessory Sunglasses
-
Accessory Sunscreen
-
Accessory Cap or hat
No need for warm layer.
- It is one of the wettest months, with 302 mm. Bring something waterproof.
- Middays are very hot: wear light, breathable clothes and keep water at hand.
Day30 °C
Night20 °C
Rain318 mm
August in San Salvador: hot, with highs of 30 °C and lows of 20 °C. Light clothes are enough.
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Base layer Light cotton or linen T-shirts
-
Jacket Light windbreaker
-
Shoes Closed, water-resistant shoes
-
Accessory Folding umbrella
-
Accessory Sunglasses
-
Accessory Sunscreen
-
Accessory Cap or hat
No need for warm layer.
- It is one of the wettest months, with 318 mm. Bring something waterproof.
- Middays are very hot: wear light, breathable clothes and keep water at hand.
Day30 °C
Night20 °C
Rain332 mm
September in San Salvador: hot, with highs of 30 °C and lows of 20 °C. Light clothes are enough.
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Base layer Light cotton or linen T-shirts
-
Jacket Light windbreaker
-
Shoes Closed, water-resistant shoes
-
Accessory Folding umbrella
-
Accessory Sunglasses
-
Accessory Sunscreen
-
Accessory Cap or hat
No need for warm layer.
- It is one of the wettest months, with 332 mm. Bring something waterproof.
Day29 °C
Night20 °C
Rain245 mm
October in San Salvador: hot, with highs of 29 °C and lows of 20 °C. Light clothes are enough.
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Base layer Light cotton or linen T-shirts
-
Jacket Light windbreaker
-
Shoes Closed, water-resistant shoes
-
Accessory Folding umbrella
-
Accessory Sunglasses
-
Accessory Sunscreen
-
Accessory Cap or hat
No need for warm layer.
- It is one of the wettest months, with 245 mm. Bring something waterproof.
Day30 °C
Night19 °C
Rain65 mm
November in San Salvador: hot, with highs of 30 °C and lows of 19 °C. Light clothes are enough.
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Base layer Light cotton or linen T-shirts
-
Jacket Light windbreaker
-
Shoes Sandals or light sneakers
-
Accessory Sunglasses
-
Accessory Sunscreen
-
Accessory Cap or hat
No need for warm layer.
Day30 °C
Night18 °C
Rain6 mm
December in San Salvador: warm, with highs of 30 °C and lows of 18 °C. Dress in layers.
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Base layer Light cotton or linen T-shirts
-
Shoes Sandals or light sneakers
-
Accessory Sunglasses
-
Accessory Sunscreen
-
Accessory Cap or hat
No need for warm layer or jacket.
- There are about 13 °C between midday and dawn. Wear layers you can take off.
- It rarely rains this month. You can leave the umbrella at home.
- Middays are very hot: wear light, breathable clothes and keep water at hand.
Curious facts about San Salvador
- It is the coolest of the 5 destinations we cover in El Salvador: 25.0 °C average temperature over the year.
- It is the highest of the 5 destinations we cover in El Salvador, at 670 metres above sea level.
- 93% of the year's rain falls between May and October.
- The temperature barely changes over the year: the average high goes from 29° to 33°.
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