El SalvadorThe weather in May in San Salvador
It's hot in May in San 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 San 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 San Salvador, 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, San 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 San Salvador
Click on any day in May to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in San Salvador. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
May weather comparison
| San 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 San 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 San Salvador is around 32°C, while nighttime temps are about 24°C. There’s a significant chance of many days with precipitation.
Find affordable trips to San Salvador
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 San Salvador runs from June to November.
Check out the climate of San Salvador for all months and discover the best travel time
Temperature charts
These charts show the average temperatures in May in San Salvador, 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 San Salvador
Temperature in May in San Salvador over the years
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in May in San Salvador, 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 San Salvador
Total precipitation in May in San Salvador over the years
Daily UV index in May in San Salvador
This chart shows the average daily UV index in May in San 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.
Weather experiences in May in San Salvador
Have you been to San Salvador in May?
Share your weather experience in May in San Salvador.
Average weather in San Salvador by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for San Salvador. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.