San Salvador, El Salvador Weather
San Salvador hourly forecast: next 24 hours
Today's high of 86°F (30°C) is right in line with the typical August high of 84°F (29°C).
Current conditions in detail
San Salvador weather tomorrow (Friday, August 7)
Tomorrow in San Salvador looks sunny, with a high of 88° and an overnight low of 69°. Rain is unlikely (6% chance). Winds top out near 4 mph, and the UV index reaches 12 (extreme).
San Salvador 14-day forecast
About the weather in San Salvador
Located in El Salvador, San Salvador experiences a tropical wet-and-dry climate with year-round warmth split between a rainy season and a pronounced dry season. Afternoon temperatures peak near 88°F (31°C) in April and dip to about 82°F (28°C) in October, with around 64.7 inches (1644 mm) of precipitation falling across the year.
San Salvador weather: quick facts
- Hottest month: April - highs near 88°F (31°C)
- Coldest month: October - highs near 82°F (28°C)
- Record high: 99°F (37°C) · Record low: 58°F (15°C) (2015–2024)
- Wettest month: June (27 rainy days) · Sunniest: March (11.8 h sun/day)
- Climate type: tropical wet-and-dry - year-round warmth split between a rainy season and a pronounced dry season
Temperatures through the year
The warmest stretch of the year centers on April. Highs average 88°F (31°C) and overnight lows stay near 71°F (22°C). The coolest month is October, with typical highs of 82°F (28°C) and lows around 70°F (21°C). Based on 2015–2024 weather data, temperatures have reached as high as 99°F (37°C) and dropped as low as 58°F (15°C).
Rain, sun and snow
June is usually the wettest month. It brings about 11.4 inches (291 mm) of rain over 27 days, while February is the driest. March brings the most sunshine, averaging 11.8 hours of sun a day.
Season by season
March through May
March through May in San Salvador brings hot afternoons, with daytime highs averaging 87°F (31°C) and nights around 70°F (21°C); expect showers on roughly 48 days across the season. With the humidity factored in, afternoons often feel hotter than the thermometer reads - run the numbers through the humidity and dew point converter to see why.
June through August
June through August in San Salvador runs hot, with daytime highs averaging 84°F (29°C) and nights around 71°F (22°C); expect showers on roughly 78 days across the season.
September through November
September through November in San Salvador runs hot, with daytime highs averaging 82°F (28°C) and nights around 70°F (21°C); expect showers on roughly 68 days across the season.
December through February
December through February in San Salvador is hot, with daytime highs averaging 87°F (31°C) and nights around 67°F (20°C); precipitation is infrequent.
Average temperatures in San Salvador by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Precipitation | Sunshine | Humidity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 87° | 67° | 2 | 0.2 in | 11.1 h/day | 61% |
| February | 89° | 67° | 1 | 0.2 in | 11.5 h/day | 60% |
| March | 89° | 69° | 6 | 0.7 in | 11.8 h/day | 61% |
| April | 88° | 71° | 16 | 2.6 in | 11.7 h/day | 69% |
| May | 85° | 71° | 26 | 8.3 in | 10.6 h/day | 81% |
| June | 82° | 71° | 27 | 11.4 in | 9.0 h/day | 86% |
| July | 85° | 71° | 24 | 6.6 in | 10.9 h/day | 80% |
| August | 84° | 71° | 26 | 9.2 in | 10.5 h/day | 84% |
| September | 82° | 70° | 29 | 11.3 in | 9.6 h/day | 88% |
| October | 82° | 70° | 26 | 9.6 in | 9.2 h/day | 86% |
| November | 83° | 69° | 14 | 4.0 in | 10.2 h/day | 77% |
| December | 86° | 68° | 4 | 0.5 in | 10.8 h/day | 66% |