Weather by month for central El Salvador, the best months to go and how El Salvador's regions differ, scored from 10 years of climate data.
Jan, Dec
The highest month scores: comfortable temperatures, little rain and plenty of sun.
Highs 31°C to 32°C · 1–3 rain days
Oct
Still good weather, just not quite the top months.
Highs 28°C · 24 rain days
Mar, Apr, May, Jul, Aug
The weakest weather of the year: too hot, too cold or too wet.
Highs 30°C to 34°C · 4–25 rain days
Weather by month
Average highs and lows, rain days, sunshine and our month score out of 10.
| Month | High / low | Rain days | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best month: January | 32°C / 18°C | 1 day (3 mm) | 11.0 h/day | 7.0/10 |
| February | 33°C / 18°C | 1 day (3 mm) | 11.4 h/day | 5.1/10 |
| March | 34°C / 20°C | 4 days (14 mm) | 11.7 h/day | 3.9/10 |
| April | 33°C / 21°C | 14 days (65 mm) | 11.6 h/day | 2.2/10 |
| May | 31°C / 21°C | 25 days (213 mm) | 10.5 h/day | 3.7/10 |
| June | 28°C / 20°C | 26 days (287 mm) | 9.0 h/day | 4.8/10 |
| July | 31°C / 20°C | 20 days (125 mm) | 10.9 h/day | 3.7/10 |
| August | 30°C / 20°C | 24 days (209 mm) | 10.4 h/day | 3.9/10 |
| September | 29°C / 20°C | 28 days (279 mm) | 9.6 h/day | 4.6/10 |
| October | 28°C / 20°C | 24 days (204 mm) | 9.3 h/day | 6.0/10 |
| November | 29°C / 19°C | 12 days (84 mm) | 10.2 h/day | 5.2/10 |
| Best month: December | 31°C / 18°C | 3 days (11 mm) | 10.8 h/day | 6.9/10 |
Figures for central El Salvador; the country's best months are weighted across its cities. Best months are highlighted. How we score months
Month by month
32°C / 18°C · 1 rain days · 11.0 h sun
Days hit 32°C with lows near 18°C, and rain is rare at under 1 day a month. With 11 hours of sun daily, this is dry-season El Salvador at its best, and the data backs it up with a score of 7, the top mark of the year.
33°C / 18°C · 1 rain days · 11.4 h sun
Expect highs of 33°C, barely any rain (0.7 days) and 11.4 hours of sunshine. It's still firmly dry season and scores a solid 5.1, an ok time to travel, though temperatures are climbing toward the hottest stretch of the year.
34°C / 20°C · 4 rain days · 11.7 h sun
March is the hottest month, with highs of 33.5°C and rain creeping in on about 4 days. The heat combined with rising humidity pushes the score down to 3.9, a tough month to be outdoors much during midday.
33°C / 21°C · 14 rain days · 11.6 h sun
Highs stay near 33°C but rain days jump to almost 14, with 65mm falling as the wet season begins. This transition month scores lowest of the year at 2.2, as heat and humidity build before the rains properly settle in.
31°C / 21°C · 25 rain days · 10.5 h sun
Rain becomes frequent, falling on about 25 days and totalling 213mm, while highs drop to 31°C. Labour Day (May 1), the Day of the Cross (May 3) and Mother's and Father's Day (May 10) fall this month, but wet conditions keep the score at 3.7.
28°C / 20°C · 26 rain days · 9.0 h sun
June brings the most rain days of the year, 26, with 287mm total, though highs ease to a cooler 28°C and sun hours drop to just 9. It's deep in green season, scoring 4.8, ok for travellers who don't mind frequent downpours.
31°C / 20°C · 20 rain days · 10.9 h sun
Rain eases slightly to 20 days and 125mm, with highs back up to 31°C and more sun at 10.9 hours. Despite the lighter rain, the score sits at 3.7, reflecting a wet season that's still in full swing.
30°C / 20°C · 24 rain days · 10.4 h sun
Highs reach 30°C with rain on nearly 24 days and 209mm falling. The week-long August Festivals run from the 1st to the 7th, but the wet weather keeps the verdict at 3.9, a rainy month overall.
29°C / 20°C · 28 rain days · 9.6 h sun
September is the wettest month, with rain on over 28 days and 279mm falling, plus just 9.6 hours of sun. Independence Day on September 15 adds a national celebration, and despite the rain the score ticks up slightly to 4.6.
28°C / 20°C · 24 rain days · 9.3 h sun
Rain days drop to 24.4 with 204mm, and highs settle at 28°C as the wet season starts winding down. Children's Day (October 1) and Ethnic Pride Day (October 12) fall this month, and the improving conditions lift the score to 6, a good time to visit.
29°C / 19°C · 12 rain days · 10.2 h sun
Rain falls on just 12 days now, totalling 84mm, with highs near 29°C and 10.2 hours of sun. Day of the Dead (November 2), the week-long National Pupusa Festival (November 7-13) and Day of the Queen of Peace (November 21) make this a busy month, scoring 5.2.
31°C / 18°C · 3 rain days · 10.8 h sun
Dry season returns with rain on only 3.3 days and highs of 31°C, alongside 10.8 hours of sunshine. Christmas Day and New Year's Eve bookend the month, and the clearer skies push the score to 6.9, a good time to travel.
By trip type
City sightseeing
January and December work best for city trips. Rain days drop to below 1 to 3.3 per month, with highs of 30.9 to 31.6°C and over 10 hours of sun a day, so walking around towns stays dry and comfortable.
Hiking & nature
Hike in January or December. Rainfall is just 3 to 11 mm for the month, trails stay drier, and lows of 18.2 to 18.4°C make for cooler, more comfortable conditions on the move.
Events calendar
Public holidays: Labour Day (1 May), The Day of the Cross (3 May), Soldiers' Day (7 May), Father's Day (10 May), Mother's Day (10 May)
Public holidays: August Festivals (1 Aug), August Festivals (2 Aug), August Festivals (3 Aug), August Festivals (4 Aug), August Festivals (5 Aug), August Festivals (6 Aug), August Festivals (7 Aug)
Public holidays: Independence Day (15 Sep)
Public holidays: Children's Day (1 Oct), Ethnic Pride Day (12 Oct)
Public holidays: Day of the Dead (2 Nov), National Pupusa Festival (7 Nov), National Pupusa Festival (8 Nov), National Pupusa Festival (9 Nov), National Pupusa Festival (10 Nov), National Pupusa Festival (11 Nov), National Pupusa Festival (12 Nov), National Pupusa Festival (13 Nov), Day of the Queen of Peace (21 Nov)
Public holidays: Christmas Day (25 Dec), New Year's Eve (31 Dec)
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FAQ
Yes, January is one of the best months to go. It scores 7 out of 10 on our index. Expect highs of 31.6°C, lows near 18.2°C, and only 0.9 rain days with 3mm of rain. With 11 hours of sun a day, it's dry and bright, making it a top pick for the trip.
August is a tougher month, scoring 3.9 out of 10. It sits in the wet season, with 23.8 rain days and 209mm of rain. Highs still reach 30.1°C with 10.4 hours of sun, so dry spells happen, but expect frequent showers, often heavy, across the month.
Yes, December scores 6.9 out of 10, close to the year's best. Rain drops to just 3.3 days and 11mm for the month, while highs sit around 30.9°C and sun hours reach 10.8. It marks the start of the dry season, with far less rain than the September to November stretch before it.
The wettest months are May through October, based on our data. September is the peak, with 28.3 rain days and 279mm of rain, closely followed by June at 287mm over 26 rain days. These months score lower overall, 2.2 to 4.8 out of 10, due to the frequent, heavier rainfall.
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