Climate of Sonsonate, El Salvador
Area-weighted average across Sonsonate. For where people actually live and travel, see the cities below.
Sonsonate, a subdivision of El Salvador, has a tropical climate on average. Area-weighted monthly temperatures across the whole territory range from 23.2°C / 73.8°F in December to 25.8°C / 78.4°F in April, with rainfall from 3 mm / 0.1 in to 368 mm / 14.5 in depending on the season (1822 mm / 71.7 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 | 23.9°C75°F | 7 mm0.3″ | Sunny & Warm |
| February | 24.3°C75.7°F | 3 mm0.1″ | Sunny & Warm |
| March | 25.2°C77.4°F | 12 mm0.5″ | Sunny & Hot, Sunny & Warm |
| April | 25.8°C78.4°F | 53 mm2.1″ | — |
| May | 25.4°C77.7°F | 173 mm6.8″ | Tropical |
| June | 24.6°C76.3°F | 326 mm12.8″ | Tropical |
| July | 24.7°C76.5°F | 300 mm11.8″ | Tropical |
| August | 24.5°C76.1°F | 305 mm12″ | Tropical |
| September | 24.1°C75.4°F | 368 mm14.5″ | Tropical |
| October | 24°C75.2°F | 223 mm8.8″ | Tropical |
| November | 23.8°C74.8°F | 45 mm1.8″ | — |
| December | 23.2°C73.8°F | 7 mm0.3″ | Sunny & Warm |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Sonsonate?
The best months to visit Sonsonate, El Salvador for sunny, dry weather are January, February, March, December. The warmest month is April at an area-wide average of 25.8°C / 78.4°F, and the driest is February with about 3 mm / 0.1 in of rainfall.
What is the climate of Sonsonate?
Sonsonate, El Salvador has area-weighted monthly average temperatures ranging from 23.2°C / 73.8°F in December to 25.8°C / 78.4°F in April. Annual rainfall averages about 1822 mm / 71.7 in, with the wettest month being September (368 mm / 14.5 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 Sonsonate?
The hottest month in Sonsonate is April, with an area-wide average temperature of 25.8°C / 78.4°F.
What is the coldest month in Sonsonate?
The coldest month in Sonsonate is December, with an area-wide average temperature of 23.2°C / 73.8°F.
When does it rain most in Sonsonate?
The wettest month in Sonsonate is September, averaging about 368 mm / 14.5 in of rainfall. The driest is February with about 3 mm / 0.1 in.