Climate of Sonsonate, Sonsonate, El Salvador
Point-value climate at Sonsonate (Sonsonate, El Salvador). Population approximately 168,947.
Located in Sonsonate, El Salvador, Sonsonate has a tropical climate. Population approximately 168,947. Monthly average temperatures range from 24.2°C / 75.6°F in December to 26.8°C / 80.2°F in April, with rainfall varying from 3 mm / 0.1 in (February) to 360 mm / 14.2 in (September) — about 1759 mm / 69.3 in across the year. Sonsonate is the capital of Sonsonate. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Sonsonate's coordinates — often quite different from the surrounding region's area-weighted average.
Best sunny months: January, February, March, December.
Best time to visit Sonsonate →
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25°C77°F | 8 mm0.3″ | Sunny & Hot, Sunny & Warm |
| February | 25.3°C77.5°F | 3 mm0.1″ | Sunny & Hot, Sunny & Warm |
| March | 26.2°C79.2°F | 12 mm0.5″ | Sunny & Hot |
| April | 26.8°C80.2°F | 53 mm2.1″ | — |
| May | 26.4°C79.5°F | 166 mm6.5″ | Tropical |
| June | 25.4°C77.7°F | 314 mm12.4″ | Tropical |
| July | 25.6°C78.1°F | 283 mm11.1″ | Tropical |
| August | 25.4°C77.7°F | 289 mm11.4″ | Tropical |
| September | 25°C77°F | 360 mm14.2″ | Tropical |
| October | 25°C77°F | 216 mm8.5″ | Tropical |
| November | 24.8°C76.6°F | 47 mm1.9″ | — |
| December | 24.2°C75.6°F | 8 mm0.3″ | Sunny & Warm |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Sonsonate?
The months with the sunniest, driest weather are January, February, March, December. Sonsonate's warmest month is April at an average of 26.8°C / 80.2°F, and its driest month is February with about 3 mm / 0.1 in of rain.
What is the climate of Sonsonate?
Sonsonate, in Sonsonate, El Salvador, has monthly average temperatures ranging from 24.2°C / 75.6°F in December to 26.8°C / 80.2°F in April. Annual rainfall is approximately 1759 mm / 69.3 in, with the wettest month being September (360 mm / 14.2 in) and the driest February (3 mm / 0.1 in).
What is the average temperature in Sonsonate in April?
The average temperature in Sonsonate in April is 26.8°C / 80.2°F, with rainfall of about 53 mm / 2.1 in — the warmest month of the year.
When is the driest month in Sonsonate?
The driest month in Sonsonate is February, with about 3 mm / 0.1 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is 25.3°C / 77.5°F.
When is the wettest month in Sonsonate?
The wettest month in Sonsonate is September, with approximately 360 mm / 14.2 in of average monthly rainfall.