When is the best time to go to El Salvador

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit El Salvador, Philippines. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.

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El Salvador weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit El Salvador are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.

January

El Salvador January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
27°C 141mm 5.9hrs 12.4hrs 28°C

January in El Salvador is generally wet with the temperature being hot.

It is perhaps a good month to visit El Salvador, with some very good weather at this time of year.

January is in the winter in El Salvador and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 21°C (70°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in El Salvador with around 141mm 5.5 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.9 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

El Salvador February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
27°C 102mm 6.6hrs 12.6hrs 27°C

February in El Salvador is generally damp with the temperature being hot.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit El Salvador, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

February is in the winter in El Salvador and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 21°C (69°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in El Salvador with around 102mm 4 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.6 hours of sunshine per day.

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March

El Salvador March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
28°C 90mm 7.2hrs 12.8hrs 28°C

The weather in March in El Salvador is characteristically hot, humid and a little damp.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit El Salvador.

March is in the spring in El Salvador and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (88°F), whilst at night 21°C (70°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in El Salvador with around 90mm 3.5 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.2 hours of sunshine per day.

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April

El Salvador April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
29°C 80mm 8.4hrs 13hrs 29°C

El Salvador's weather in April is typically hot, humid and a little damp in nature.

It is perhaps a good month to visit El Salvador, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

April is in the spring in El Salvador and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (90°F), whilst at night 22°C (71°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in El Salvador with around 80mm 3.2 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.4 hours of sunshine per day.

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May

El Salvador May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
29°C 159mm 7.6hrs 13.2hrs 29°C

May is a wet, humid month in El Salvador and the temperature is generally hot.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to El Salvador for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

May is in the spring in El Salvador and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 33°C (91°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in El Salvador with around 159mm 6.3 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.6 hours of sunshine per day.

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June

El Salvador June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
29°C 248mm 6.1hrs 12.4hrs 30°C

The weather in June in El Salvador is characteristically hot, humid and very wet.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to El Salvador for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

June is in the summer in El Salvador and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (89°F), whilst at night 22°C (72°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in El Salvador with around 248mm 9.8 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 19 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.1 hours of sunshine per day.

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July

El Salvador July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
28°C 247mm 6.3hrs 12.6hrs 29°C

July in El Salvador is generally very wet with the temperature being hot.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to El Salvador for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

July is in the summer in El Salvador and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (89°F), whilst at night 22°C (72°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in El Salvador with around 247mm 9.7 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.3 hours of sunshine per day.

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August

El Salvador August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
29°C 240mm 6.3hrs 12.8hrs 29°C

The weather in August in El Salvador is characteristically hot, humid and very wet.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to El Salvador for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

August is in the summer in El Salvador and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (89°F), whilst at night 22°C (71°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in El Salvador with around 240mm 9.5 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.3 hours of sunshine per day.

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September

El Salvador September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
29°C 247mm 6.3hrs 13hrs 29°C

El Salvador's weather in September is typically hot, humid and very wet in nature.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to El Salvador for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

September is in the fall / autumn in El Salvador and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (89°F), whilst at night 22°C (71°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in El Salvador with around 247mm 9.7 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.3 hours of sunshine per day.

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October

El Salvador October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
28°C 221mm 6.3hrs 13.2hrs 29°C

October is a very wet, humid month in El Salvador and the temperature is generally hot.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to El Salvador for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

October is in the fall / autumn in El Salvador and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (89°F), whilst at night 22°C (71°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in El Salvador with around 221mm 8.7 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.3 hours of sunshine per day.

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November

El Salvador November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
28°C 195mm 6.4hrs 12.4hrs 29°C

The climate in El Salvador during November can be summarized as hot, humid and wet.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to El Salvador for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

November is in the fall / autumn in El Salvador and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (88°F), whilst at night 22°C (71°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in El Salvador with around 195mm 7.7 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.4 hours of sunshine per day.

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December

El Salvador December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
27°C 144mm 6.2hrs 12.6hrs 28°C

December in El Salvador is generally wet with the temperature being hot.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to El Salvador for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

December is in the winter in El Salvador and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (87°F), whilst at night 21°C (70°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in El Salvador with around 144mm 5.7 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.2 hours of sunshine per day.

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El Salvador weather stats

El Salvador weather statistics
Hottest month: May 32.5°C 90.5°F
Driest month: April 80mm 3.1ins
Sunniest month: April 8.4hrs
Coldest month: February 29.9°C 85.8°F
Wettest month: June 248mm 9.8ins
Warmest sea: June 29.7°C 85.5°F
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