Climate of San Salvador, San Salvador, El Salvador
Point-value climate at San Salvador (San Salvador, El Salvador). Population approximately 1,433,000.
Located in San Salvador, El Salvador, San Salvador has a tropical climate. Population approximately 1,433,000. Monthly average temperatures range from 21.7°C / 71.1°F in December to 24.2°C / 75.6°F in April, with rainfall varying from 3 mm / 0.1 in (February) to 386 mm / 15.2 in (September) — about 1879 mm / 74 in across the year. As the national capital of El Salvador, it's often the primary gateway for travellers. These are point-value climate normals sampled at San Salvador's coordinates — often quite different from the surrounding region's area-weighted average.
Best sunny months: January, February, March, December.
Best time to visit San Salvador →
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22.1°C71.8°F | 5 mm0.2″ | Sunny & Warm |
| February | 22.6°C72.7°F | 3 mm0.1″ | Sunny & Warm |
| March | 23.6°C74.5°F | 10 mm0.4″ | Sunny & Warm |
| April | 24.2°C75.6°F | 51 mm2″ | — |
| May | 23.8°C74.8°F | 176 mm6.9″ | Tropical |
| June | 22.9°C73.2°F | 334 mm13.1″ | Tropical |
| July | 23.3°C73.9°F | 304 mm12″ | Tropical |
| August | 23°C73.4°F | 310 mm12.2″ | Tropical |
| September | 22.5°C72.5°F | 386 mm15.2″ | Tropical |
| October | 22.5°C72.5°F | 251 mm9.9″ | Tropical |
| November | 22.1°C71.8°F | 41 mm1.6″ | — |
| December | 21.7°C71.1°F | 8 mm0.3″ | Sunny & Warm, Sunny & Mild |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit San Salvador?
The months with the sunniest, driest weather are January, February, March, December. San Salvador's warmest month is April at an average of 24.2°C / 75.6°F, and its driest month is February with about 3 mm / 0.1 in of rain.
What is the climate of San Salvador?
San Salvador, in San Salvador, El Salvador, has monthly average temperatures ranging from 21.7°C / 71.1°F in December to 24.2°C / 75.6°F in April. Annual rainfall is approximately 1879 mm / 74 in, with the wettest month being September (386 mm / 15.2 in) and the driest February (3 mm / 0.1 in).
What is the average temperature in San Salvador in April?
The average temperature in San Salvador in April is 24.2°C / 75.6°F, with rainfall of about 51 mm / 2 in — the warmest month of the year.
When is the driest month in San Salvador?
The driest month in San Salvador is February, with about 3 mm / 0.1 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is 22.6°C / 72.7°F.
When is the wettest month in San Salvador?
The wettest month in San Salvador is September, with approximately 386 mm / 15.2 in of average monthly rainfall.