Best Time to Visit San Salvador: Weather Month by Month

Q: What is the best time to visit San Salvador?

January is the best month with 30.0°C highs, 19.0°C lows, 9.7h of sunshine and 1.0% rainy days. The months of January & February offer comparable conditions.

Q: How many hours of sunshine does San Salvador get in January?

San Salvador averages 9.7 sunshine hours per day in January. It is the sunniest month with a climate score of 9.1/10.

Q: What is the rainiest month in San Salvador?

April is the most unfavourable month with April has the lowest climate score of the year and the lowest climate score of the year.

Q: What are the temperatures at night in San Salvador in January?

In January, overnight lows reach 19.0°C, while afternoon highs average 30.0°C.

Q: Is San Salvador good in winter?

In winter (December-February), San Salvador scores 8.1/10 on average — Decent period conditions for cultural visits.. The best month overall remains January with a score of 9.1/10.

Q: When should you avoid San Salvador?

April is the most difficult month to visit San Salvador, with April has the lowest climate score of the year. Climate conditions are at their lowest of the year during this period.

Decide

When to visit San Salvador?

The decision rests on several criteria. Climate score, tourist crowds and feasible activities.

Verdict: In San Salvador, January and February clearly stand out. April concentrates the least favourable conditions.

Top & avoid

🏆 January · 9.3 February · 9.2 November · 9.1 May · 7.7 ⚠️ April · 5.9

9.3

Jan

9.2

Feb

6.0

Mar

5.9

Apr

7.7

May

7.5

Jun

7.6

Jul

7.6

Aug

7.4

Sep

7.7

Oct

9.1

Nov

6.4

Dec

Best period · ≥ 7 Decent period · 4 – 7 Tough conditions · < 4

What you grasp in 5 seconds

San Salvador offers 9 comfortable months, without any month really to avoid. The gap stays moderate: 9.3 in January vs 5.9 in April.

What to check next

Your tolerance for crowds and budget. The best months concentrate tourist saturation and higher prices. Shoulder seasons offer a good compromise.

Next action

Scroll down to the detailed table to compare month by month, then open the page of the month that interests you.

Compare the 12 months By your project

How we calculate the score

The score combines 4 weighted criteria using 10 years of real climate data (ERA5).

Source : ERA5 · Open-Meteo · 10 years (2016–2025) · Full methodology →

Understand

Compare all 12 months

Month-by-month details: temperature, rain, sunshine, score and verdict.

✅ 9 comfortable months (Jan · Feb · May · Jun · Jul · Aug · Sep · Oct · Nov)

Month	T° min	T° max	Rain %	mm/day	Sun	Score	Verdict
☀️ January	19°C	30°C	1%	0.2mm	9.7h	9.3/10	Best period
☀️ February	20°C	31°C	1%	0.2mm	9.8h	9.2/10	Best period
⛅ March	20°C	32°C	3%	0.6mm	9.5h	6.0/10	Decent period
🌥️ April	21°C	31°C	12%	2.2mm	8.1h	5.9/10	Decent period
☀️ May	22°C	29°C	36%	6.8mm	7.1h	7.7/10	Best period
☀️ June	21°C	28°C	48%	9.7mm	5.8h	7.5/10	Best period
☀️ July	22°C	29°C	52%	5.4mm	7.7h	7.6/10	Best period
☀️ August	21°C	28°C	59%	7.5mm	8.3h	7.6/10	Best period
⛅ September	21°C	28°C	60%	9.6mm	6.0h	7.4/10	Best period
☀️ October	21°C	27°C	42%	7.9mm	6.8h	7.7/10	Best period
☀️ November	20°C	28°C	14%	3.4mm	8.9h	9.1/10	Best period
⛅ December	20°C	30°C	3%	0.4mm	9.5h	6.4/10	Decent period

☀️ January

9.3/10

T°19°C / 30°C

Rain %1%

Sun9.7h

Best period

☀️ February

9.2/10

T°20°C / 31°C

Rain %1%

Sun9.8h

Best period

⛅ March

6.0/10

T°20°C / 32°C

Rain %3%

Sun9.5h

Decent period

🌥️ April

5.9/10

T°21°C / 31°C

Rain %12%

Sun8.1h

Decent period

☀️ May

7.7/10

T°22°C / 29°C

Rain %36%

Sun7.1h

Best period

☀️ June

7.5/10

T°21°C / 28°C

Rain %48%

Sun5.8h

Best period

☀️ July

7.6/10

T°22°C / 29°C

Rain %52%

Sun7.7h

Best period

☀️ August

7.6/10

T°21°C / 28°C

Rain %59%

Sun8.3h

Best period

⛅ September

7.4/10

T°21°C / 28°C

Rain %60%

Sun6.0h

Best period

☀️ October

7.7/10

T°21°C / 27°C

Rain %42%

Sun6.8h

Best period

☀️ November

9.1/10

T°20°C / 28°C

Rain %14%

Sun8.9h

Best period

⛅ December

6.4/10

T°20°C / 30°C

Rain %3%

Sun9.5h

Decent period

📊 Quick read

Optimal window

May → Nov

Good transition

Mar · Apr · Dec

Tough period

none

🌡️ Detailed conditions (January)

🌡️ Feel

Warm

☀️ UV

—

💧 Humidity feel

16°C · Pleasant

☔ Rain

1% · 0.2 mm/day

🌅 Sunshine

9.7h/day

10-year trend

Annual temperatures — San Salvador

Min/max temperature curves observed over the past 10 years (ERA5). Shows climate stability and trend.

Tailor

For your trip

A few angles depending on what kind of trip you are planning.

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Plan your trip

Hotels at their lowest outside peak season, highest on comfortable months. Shoulder seasons offer a good price/climate compromise.

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Practical info

What you need to know before you go

Three angles: the country (language, currency, safety, budget), the year-round climate, and the specifics of a city break.

Country · El Salvador

🗣️LanguageSpanish

💶CurrencyUS Dollar ($)

🚗DrivingRight-hand

🛡️SafetySafe · 2/5

💰Cost of living ⓘCheap · 2/5

🌡️ Climate

🌍Climate typeTemperate

📈Climate trend ⓘStable

🔥Hottest monthMarch · 32°C

❄️Coolest monthOctober · 27°C

🌧️Rainiest month ⓘSeptember · 60%

🏛️ City break

📅Tourist peak seasonJune → August

☔Indoor sights ⓘYear-round

🚇Public transportGood

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Location

Where is San Salvador ?

Global position + regional geographic context.

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🔍 Geographic context

Temperate climate with a 9.3 → 5.9 gap between best and worst month. 10 years of ERA5 data to choose by project.

13.69°N · 89.19°W

Questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the best time to visit San Salvador?

January is the best month with 30.0°C highs, 19.0°C lows, 9.7h of sunshine and 1.0% rainy days. The months of January & February offer comparable conditions.

How many hours of sunshine does San Salvador get in January?

San Salvador averages 9.7 sunshine hours per day in January. It is the sunniest month with a climate score of 9.1/10.

What is the rainiest month in San Salvador?

April is the most unfavourable month with April has the lowest climate score of the year and the lowest climate score of the year.

What are the temperatures at night in San Salvador in January?

In January, overnight lows reach 19.0°C, while afternoon highs average 30.0°C.

Is San Salvador good in winter?

In winter (December-February), San Salvador scores 8.1/10 on average — Decent period conditions for cultural visits.. The best month overall remains January with a score of 9.1/10.

When should you avoid San Salvador?

April is the most difficult month to visit San Salvador, with April has the lowest climate score of the year. Climate conditions are at their lowest of the year during this period.