San Salvador, El Salvador Climate & Monthly Averages
The climate of 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.
Climate 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.
Monthly climate table
| 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% |
San Salvador month by month
San Salvador weather in January
January brings highs around 87°F (31°C), lows near 67°F (19°C), about 2 wet days.
San Salvador weather in February
February brings highs around 89°F (32°C), lows near 67°F (20°C), about 1 wet days - typically the driest month of the year in San Salvador.
San Salvador weather in March
March brings highs around 89°F (32°C), lows near 69°F (21°C), about 6 wet days - typically the sunniest month of the year in San Salvador.
San Salvador weather in April
April brings highs around 88°F (31°C), lows near 71°F (22°C), about 16 wet days - typically the hottest month of the year in San Salvador.
San Salvador weather in May
May brings highs around 85°F (29°C), lows near 71°F (22°C), about 26 wet days.
San Salvador weather in June
June brings highs around 82°F (28°C), lows near 71°F (21°C), about 27 wet days - typically the wettest month of the year in San Salvador.
San Salvador weather in July
July brings highs around 85°F (30°C), lows near 71°F (22°C), about 24 wet days.
San Salvador weather in August
August brings highs around 84°F (29°C), lows near 71°F (22°C), about 26 wet days.
San Salvador weather in September
September brings highs around 82°F (28°C), lows near 70°F (21°C), about 29 wet days.
San Salvador weather in October
October brings highs around 82°F (28°C), lows near 70°F (21°C), about 26 wet days - typically the coldest month of the year in San Salvador.
San Salvador weather in November
November brings highs around 83°F (28°C), lows near 69°F (20°C), about 14 wet days.
San Salvador weather in December
December brings highs around 86°F (30°C), lows near 68°F (20°C), about 4 wet days.
Seasons in San Salvador
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.
Climate questions, answered
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Best time to visit San Salvador
The best time to visit San Salvador is generally December to March, when these months combine the driest skies with the most comfortable heat. Daytime temperatures in that window typically sit near 88°F (31°C).
Pack for San Salvador with lightweight, breathable clothing and strong sun protection for the hot months; a compact umbrella or rain shell - showers are a regular feature; moisture-wicking fabrics to cope with the humidity. Evenings can feel noticeably cooler than afternoons - April nights average 71°F (22°C).
San Salvador temperature records (2015-2024)
Derived from ERA5 reanalysis data, 2015–2024. Official station records may differ.