Climate of San Salvador, El Salvador
Area-weighted average across San Salvador. For where people actually live and travel, see the cities below.
San Salvador, a subdivision of El Salvador, has a tropical climate on average. Area-weighted monthly temperatures across the whole territory range from 22.7°C / 72.9°F in December to 25.5°C / 77.9°F in April, with rainfall from 3 mm / 0.1 in to 360 mm / 14.2 in depending on the season (1857 mm / 73.1 in total across the year). See the city listed below for point-value climate at specific locations — these often differ from the area-weighted average, especially in geographically diverse subdivisions.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23.2°C73.8°F | 5 mm0.2″ | Sunny & Warm |
| February | 23.7°C74.7°F | 3 mm0.1″ | Sunny & Warm |
| March | 24.9°C76.8°F | 11 mm0.4″ | Sunny & Warm |
| April | 25.5°C77.9°F | 55 mm2.2″ | — |
| May | 25°C77°F | 190 mm7.5″ | Tropical |
| June | 23.9°C75°F | 329 mm13″ | Tropical |
| July | 24.1°C75.4°F | 319 mm12.6″ | Tropical |
| August | 23.9°C75°F | 307 mm12.1″ | Tropical |
| September | 23.5°C74.3°F | 360 mm14.2″ | Tropical |
| October | 23.5°C74.3°F | 233 mm9.2″ | Tropical |
| November | 23.1°C73.6°F | 38 mm1.5″ | Sunny & Warm |
| December | 22.7°C72.9°F | 7 mm0.3″ | Sunny & Warm |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit San Salvador?
The best months to visit San Salvador, El Salvador for sunny, dry weather are January, February, March, November, December. The warmest month is April at an area-wide average of 25.5°C / 77.9°F, and the driest is February with about 3 mm / 0.1 in of rainfall.
What is the climate of San Salvador?
San Salvador, El Salvador has area-weighted monthly average temperatures ranging from 22.7°C / 72.9°F in December to 25.5°C / 77.9°F in April. Annual rainfall averages about 1857 mm / 73.1 in, with the wettest month being September (360 mm / 14.2 in) and the driest February (3 mm / 0.1 in). Because this is an area average across the whole subdivision, local city values can differ substantially.
What is the hottest month in San Salvador?
The hottest month in San Salvador is April, with an area-wide average temperature of 25.5°C / 77.9°F.
What is the coldest month in San Salvador?
The coldest month in San Salvador is December, with an area-wide average temperature of 22.7°C / 72.9°F.
When does it rain most in San Salvador?
The wettest month in San Salvador is September, averaging about 360 mm / 14.2 in of rainfall. The driest is February with about 3 mm / 0.1 in.