The weather in May in El Salvador
It's hot in May in El Salvador with an average temperature of 32°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 30°C to a high of 33°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 23°C and 24°C.
Looking for sun? May isn’t a good month to be in El Salvador. The temperature is nice, but there’s too much chance of rain.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in May for El Salvador. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.
Temperature records
With 36°C in 2015, El Salvador reached the highest temperature in May over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 25°C in 2020. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 20°C to a highest value of 27°C.
Rainfall amount
In May, there is an average of 235 mm of precipitation, spread over 23 days. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the South.
Daily weather in May for El Salvador
Click on any day in May to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in El Salvador. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
May weather comparison
| El Salvador | New York | |
|---|---|---|
| Average temperature | 32°C | 22°C |
| Max. temperature | 33°C | 28°C |
| Min. temperature | 23°C | -5°C |
| Total precipitation | 235 mm | 105 mm |
| Rainy days | 23 days | 14 days |
Start of May
The month of May starts in El Salvador with hot temps, averaging around 32°C during the day and nights around 24°C.
Mid May
By mid-May, daytime temps stay steady at around 32°C, with nights around 24°C. There’s a high chance of precipitation during this time.
End of May
By the end of May, the average daytime temperature in El Salvador is around 32°C, while nighttime temps are about 24°C. There’s a significant chance of many days with precipitation.
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 9 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
The hurricane season in El Salvador runs from June to November.
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The climate in El Salvador is based on weather data from San Salvador. Other spots might have different weather. You can check out all destinations in El Salvador to get the full picture of the climate.
Temperature charts
These charts show the average temperatures in May in El Salvador. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Daily Temperature in May in El Salvador
Temperature in May in El Salvador over the years
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in May in El Salvador. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Daily Precipitation in May in El Salvador
Total precipitation in May in El Salvador over the years
Daily UV index in May in El Salvador
This chart shows the average daily UV index in May in El Salvador, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
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Average weather in El Salvador by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for El Salvador. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.