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 reach 32°C with lows around 18°C, and rain is rare at under 1 day a month. With 11 hours of sun daily, this is one of the driest, sunniest months of the year. It scores 7 out of 10, rated good, making it one of the best times to visit.
33°C / 18°C · 1 rain days · 11.4 h sun
Expect a hot, dry month with highs of 33°C and barely 0.7 rain days. Sun hours peak at 11.4. The score dips to 5.1, an ok verdict, mostly because the heat is building without rain to cool things down.
34°C / 20°C · 4 rain days · 11.7 h sun
Temperatures climb to a yearly high of 33.5°C, and rain starts creeping in with 4.3 days a month. The combination of intense heat and rising humidity drags the score down to 3.9, rated tough weather for travel.
33°C / 21°C · 14 rain days · 11.6 h sun
This is the hottest and one of the driest-feeling months on paper, with highs of 33.1°C, but rain days jump to 13.8 and monthly rainfall reaches 65mm. The mix of heat and increasing storms gives April the lowest score of the year at 2.2.
31°C / 21°C · 25 rain days · 10.5 h sun
The wet season arrives hard: 24.7 rain days and 213mm of rain, while highs ease to 30.7°C. Labour Day falls on 1 May, with the Day of the Cross on 3 May and Mother's and Father's Day around 10 May. The score stays low at 3.7 because of the heavy, frequent rain.
28°C / 20°C · 26 rain days · 9.0 h sun
Rain days peak at 26 with 287mm falling, though highs cool to 28.4°C, the lowest of the year. Sun hours drop to just 9. Despite the downpours, the score rises slightly to 4.8, an ok rating, as the heat becomes more bearable.
31°C / 20°C · 20 rain days · 10.9 h sun
Rain eases a little to 20 days and 125mm, with highs back up to 30.7°C. This is still deep in the wet season, and the score of 3.7 reflects the ongoing rain and humidity that make outdoor plans harder to time.
30°C / 20°C · 24 rain days · 10.4 h sun
Rain stays heavy at 23.8 days and 209mm, with highs of 30.1°C. The August Festivals run from 1 to 7 August, a lively week despite the wet conditions. The month scores 3.9, still rated tough weather.
29°C / 20°C · 28 rain days · 9.6 h sun
This is the wettest month of the year, with 28.3 rain days and 279mm of rainfall, while highs settle at 28.8°C and sun hours drop to 9.6. Independence Day falls on 15 September. The score of 4.6 is ok, but frequent rain remains the defining feature.
28°C / 20°C · 24 rain days · 9.3 h sun
Rain starts to ease to 24.4 days and 204mm, with highs of 28°C. Children's Day falls on 1 October and Ethnic Pride Day on 12 October. The score climbs to 6, a good rating, as the wet season begins to loosen its grip.
29°C / 19°C · 12 rain days · 10.2 h sun
Rain drops sharply to 12 days and 84mm, with highs around 28.9°C. Day of the Dead is marked on 2 November, the National Pupusa Festival runs 7 to 13 November, and the Day of the Queen of Peace falls on 21 November. The score of 5.2 is ok, with drier air returning.
31°C / 18°C · 3 rain days · 10.8 h sun
The dry season settles in with just 3.3 rain days and 11mm of rain, highs of 30.9°C and 10.8 hours of sun. Christmas Day on 25 December and New Year's Eve on 31 December bring the year to a close. The score of 6.9 marks it as a good month to visit.
By trip type
City sightseeing
January and December suit city trips best. They are the driest months, with 0.9 rain days in January and 3.3 in December. Lows of about 18°C keep evenings comfortable for walking outside.
Hiking & nature
For hiking, pick January or December. Rain is rare, days get about 11 hours of sun, and highs stay near 31°C. Avoid May to October, when rain falls on 20 to 28 days a month.
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
January and December are the best months to visit El Salvador. January has the top score of 7 and December follows with 6.9. Both are dry. January averages 0.9 rain days and 3 mm of rain, and December 3.3 rain days and 11 mm. Days are warm, with highs of 31.6°C in January and 30.9°C in December. Nights cool to about 18°C.
No, April is the worst month to visit El Salvador, with the lowest score of the year at 2.2. It is one of the hottest months, with highs of 33.1°C. Rain also starts to build. Rain days jump from 4.3 in March to 13.8 in April, and rainfall rises from 14 mm to 65 mm. If you have a choice, go in January or December.
February is an ok time to visit El Salvador, with a score of 5.1. That is lower than January (7) and December (6.9). It is the driest month, with only 0.7 rain days and 3 mm of rain. You get 11.4 hours of sun a day. It is hot, though, with highs of 32.6°C.
September scores only 4.6 (ok), and the rain data is poor. It is the wettest month by rain days, with rain on 28.3 days and 279 mm in total. Highs are a milder 28.8°C, but sun drops to 9.6 hours a day. Go only if you accept rain on most days. Otherwise, choose January or December.
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