Best Time to Visit San Salvador, San Salvador, El Salvador
San Salvador is at its sunniest and driest in January–December.
The best time to visit San Salvador for sunny, dry weather is December–March — 4 months of the year fit our sunny profiles at this specific location. The drier stretch runs through November–May; the wetter half falls in June–October. At the city itself, monthly average temperatures range from 21.7°C / 71.1°F in December to 24.2°C / 75.6°F in April, with rainfall from 3 mm / 0.1 in (February) to 386 mm / 15.2 in (September). These are point-value climate normals sampled at San Salvador, San Salvador, El Salvador's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. San Salvador's climate is broadly tropical. The full month-by-month table below lets you match your travel window against our five weather profiles.
Recommended months
| Month | Temp | Rain | Feels like |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| December | 21.7°C71.1°F | 8 mm0.3″ | Sunny & Warm, Sunny & Mild |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit San Salvador?
The best time to visit San Salvador for sunny, dry weather is January, February, March, December. At the city itself, the warmest month is April averaging 24.2°C / 75.6°F, and the driest is February with about 3 mm / 0.1 in of rain. These are point-value climate normals sampled at San Salvador's coordinates.
When is the rainy season in San Salvador?
The rainy season at San Salvador, San Salvador runs through June–October, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 176 mm / 6.9 in. The wettest single month is September (386 mm / 15.2 in).
What is the driest month in San Salvador?
The driest month in San Salvador is February, averaging about 3 mm / 0.1 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 22.6°C / 72.7°F.
What months should I avoid visiting San Salvador?
The least comfortable months for travel to San Salvador — based on point-value climate at the city — are January, June, August, September, October, November, December. These are the wettest or coolest months at this location. Rainfall peaks at 386 mm / 15.2 in in September, and the coldest month averages 21.7°C / 71.1°F.
Is San Salvador climate different from El Salvador overall?
Yes, usually. Our San Salvador figures are point-value climate normals sampled at the city itself, while our El Salvador figures are area-weighted averages across the whole country. The two can diverge substantially in geographically diverse or elevation-varied countries. The month-by-month table below reflects San Salvador specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.