MexicoWhat’s the climate like in El Salvador?
The current climate in El Salvador features temperatures ranging from a high of 32°C to a low of 22°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 28°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 2°C and in the warmer months around 17°C.
The highest temperature recorded in El Salvador in recent years was 41°C in June 2023. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 4°C in December 2017.
On average, El Salvador receives 588 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation annually.
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Best time to visit El Salvador?
The best time to visit El Salvador for sunny weather is January through June and October through December. During this period, you'll have nice temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit El Salvador. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
Climate Table of El Salvador
The climate table of El Salvador shows the average temperatures, rainfall, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
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| Temp. max (°C) | 22 | 25 | 27 | 29 | 32 | 32 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 22 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 3 | 8 | 7 | 10 | 13 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 11 | 7 | 4 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 13 | 12 | 25 | 6,5 | 8,4 | 53 | 129 | 123 | 128 | 58 | 25 | 6,8 |
| UV Index | 7 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 28°C
- Highest temperature: 32°C in May and June
- Lowest temperature: 22°C in January and December
- Precipitation: 588 mm per year, averaging 49 mm per month
- Driest months: 6,5 mm in April, 6,8 mm in December and 8,4 mm in May
- Wettest months: 129 mm in July, 128 mm in September and 123 mm in August
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Average Temperature per Month in El Salvador
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in El Salvador, Mexico. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in El Salvador
This graph shows how much rainfall El Salvador, Mexico, gets on average per month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of rainfall is measured in millimeters, and the average is calculated based on the recorded rainfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in El Salvador
This graph shows the average UV index per month in El Salvador, Mexico. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in El Salvador
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in El Salvador, Mexico. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in El Salvador
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in El Salvador, Mexico, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimeters, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average weather in El Salvador by month
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