The best times to visit San Salvador for ideal weather are

November 12th to April 15th

based on average temperature and humidity from NOAA (the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration). Read below for more weather and travel details.

 

 


Other San Salvador Travel Info

Weather in San Salvador

Temperature

Average temperatures in San Salvador vary barely at all. Considering humidity, temperatures feel hot all year with a low chance of precipitation most of the year. The area is less temperate than some — in the 19th percentile for pleasant weather — compared to tourist destinations worldwide. Weeks with ideal weather are listed above. If you’re looking for the very warmest time to visit San Salvador, the hottest months are April, March, and then May. See average monthly temperatures below. The warmest time of year is generally early April where highs are regularly around 91.5°F (33.1°C) with temperatures rarely dropping below 69°F (20.6°C) at night.

San Salvador Temperatures (Fahrenheit)

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San Salvador Temperatures (Celsius)

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“Feels-Like” Temperatures

The way we experience weather isn’t all about temperature. Higher temperatures affect us much more at higher humidity, and colder temperatures feel piercing with high winds. Our perceived temperatures factor in humidity and wind chill to better represent how hot or cold the day feels to a person.

San Salvador Perceived Temperature (F)

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San Salvador Perceived Temperature (C)

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Average San Salvador Temperatures by Month

Daily highs (averaged for the month) usually give the best indication of the weather. A significantly lower mean and low generally just means it gets colder at night.

Show Fahrenheit

Month Avg. High (°F) Avg. Mean (°F) Avg. Low (°F)
Jan 89.2 76.9 64.6
Feb 90.7 77.9 65.3
Mar 91 78.8 66.8
Apr 90.3 79.5 69.3
May 87.9 78.6 70
Jun 86.9 77.8 69.6
Jul 87.5 78.2 69
Aug 87 77.5 69.1
Sep 86 76.8 69.1
Oct 85.6 76.2 68.3
Nov 87 76.1 66
Dec 88 76.5 64.6

Show Celsius

Month Avg. High (°C) Avg. Mean (°C) Avg. Low (°C)
Jan 31.8 24.9 18.1
Feb 32.6 25.5 18.5
Mar 32.8 26 19.3
Apr 32.4 26.4 20.7
May 31.1 25.9 21.1
Jun 30.5 25.4 20.9
Jul 30.8 25.7 20.6
Aug 30.6 25.3 20.6
Sep 30 24.9 20.6
Oct 29.8 24.6 20.2
Nov 30.6 24.5 18.9
Dec 31.1 24.7 18.1

 


 

Precipitation (Rain or Snow)

If dry weather is what you’re after, the months with the lowest chance of significant precipitation in San Salvador are January, December, and then February. Note that we define “significant precipitation” as .1 inches or more in this section. The lowest chance of rain or snow occurs around early January. For example, on the week of January 1st there are no days of precipitation on average. By contrast, it’s most likely to rain or snow in mid to late August with an average of 3 days of significant precipitation the week of August 20th.

When can you find snow in San Salvador? Weather stations report no annual snow. Please note that a value of 0 for snow in the graph below may either mean there was no snow, or that snow is unreported.

Chance of Precipitation

The graph below shows the % chance of rainy and snowy days in San Salvador.

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Snow on the Ground

The graph below shows the average snow on the ground in San Salvador (in).

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Average Rain and Snow by Month

Show Inches

Month Daily Chance of Rain Average Snow Depth (in) Total Precipitation (in)
Jan 0% 0 0
Feb 0% 0 0
Mar 3% 0 0.3
Apr 4% 0 1.2
May 19% 0 6.7
Jun 28% 0 9.1
Jul 26% 0 7.1
Aug 38% 0 8.8
Sep 34% 0 7.2
Oct 24% 0 8.3
Nov 6% 0 1.8
Dec 0% 0 0

Show Centimeters

Month Daily Chance of Rain Average Snow Depth (cm) Total Precipitation (cm)
Jan 0 0 0
Feb 0 0 0
Mar 3 0 0.8
Apr 4 0 3
May 19 0 17
Jun 28 0 23.1
Jul 26 0 18
Aug 38 0 22.4
Sep 34 0 18.3
Oct 24 0 21.1
Nov 6 0 4.6
Dec 0 0 0

 

Humidity and Wind

San Salvador has some extremely humid months, and above average humidity throughout the year. The least humid month is March (60.2% relative humidity), and the most humid month is September (82.3%).

Wind in San Salvador is usually calm. The windiest month is January, followed by March and November. January’s average wind speed of around 6.2 knots (7.1 MPH or 11.5 KPH) is considered “a light breeze.” Maximum sustained winds (the highest speed for the day lasting more than a few moments) are at their highest in early March where average top sustained speeds reach 13 knots, which is considered a moderate breeze.

Relative Humidity (%)

The graph below shows the average % humidity by month in San Salvador.

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Wind

The graph below shows wind speed (max and average) in knots.

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Average Wind Speeds

Show Wind Speeds

All wind speeds are in knots. 1 knot = 1.15 MPH or 1.85 KPH.

Month Avg. Wind Avg. Wind Feel Sustained High Wind High Wind Feel
Jan 6.2 Light breeze 11.5 Significant breeze
Feb 5.7 Light breeze 11.4 Significant breeze
Mar 6 Light breeze 12.5 Significant breeze
Apr 5.1 Light breeze 11.5 Significant breeze
May 4.6 Light breeze 10.4 Significant breeze
Jun 4.1 Light breeze 9.1 Gentle breeze
Jul 4 Light breeze 8.7 Significant breeze
Aug 4 Light breeze 9.1 Gentle breeze
Sep 3.8 Barely noticeable 8.6 Significant breeze
Oct 4.2 Light breeze 8.8 Gentle breeze
Nov 5.8 Light breeze 10.5 Significant breeze
Dec 5.5 Light breeze 10.4 Gentle breeze

Show Relative Humidity by Month

Month Avg. Relative Humidity
Jan 61.6%
Feb 62.9%
Mar 60.2%
Apr 67.3%
May 75.4%
Jun 78.6%
Jul 76.3%
Aug 79.5%
Sep 82.3%
Oct 80.3%
Nov 71.9%
Dec 66.8%

 

Is it Safe to Travel to San Salvador?

Our best data indicates this area is somewhat safe. As of Dec 04, 2023 there are travel warnings for El Salvador; exercise a high degree of caution. Check this page for any recent changes or regions to avoid: Travel Advice and Advisories. This advisory was last updated on Nov 01, 2023.


 

The Busiest and Least Crowded Months

The busiest month for tourism in San Salvador, El Salvador is July, followed by February and August. Prices for hotels and flights will be most expensive during these months, though you can save if you purchase well in advance. Tourists are unlikely to visit San Salvador in December. Those willing to visit at these times will likely find it the least expensive month.

Estimated Tourism by Month

 

Most Popular Months to Visit

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Tourists Seeking Accommodations

Tourism graph is based on Google searches for services used by tourists relative to the rest of the year. Tourism data for this area is slightly extrapolated based on nearby areas. Displayed data is calculated relative to the peak, so a score of 46.6 in December means 46.6% of the tourists vs. July.

 

 

Overall San Salvador Travel Experience by Season

Spring (March through May)

Humidity and temperatures combine to make this season feel warm. Highs range from 91.5°F (33.1°C) and 85.2°F (29.6°C) with similar temperatures in the later months. Rain is rare with 1 to 6 days of significant precipitation per month. Spring is the second busiest for tourism, which makes it a good time for those looking for things to do.

Summer (June through August)

The middle-year months have very comfortable weather with high temperatures that are quite warm. These months see the most precipitation with 8 to 12 days of precipitation per month. June – August is the busiest season for tourism in San Salvador, so lodging and other accommodations may cost more than usual.

Fall (September through November)

Fall daily highs range from 87.7°F (30.9°C) and 83.4°F (28.6°C), which will feel very nice given the humidity and wind. It rains or snows a significant amount: 2 to 10 days per month. Tourism is the slowest during these months due to the weather, so hotels may be affordably priced.

Winter (December through February)

Weather is perfect this time of year in San Salvador to be enjoyable for warm weather travelers. The average high during this season is between 91.1°F (32.8°C) and 87.5°F (30.8°C). On average, it rains or snows a insignificant amount: consistently 0 times per month. These times of year are fairly slow with tourists.

 

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