Climate normals · 1970–2000
San Salvador Climate
San Salvador is a city in El Salvador (10) with a population of about 525,990. Its average annual temperature is 23.1°C (74°F), with roughly 1869 mm of rain per year.
23.1°C
Avg Temp
1869
Precip (mm/yr)
Apr
Hottest Month
Dec
Coldest Month
San Salvador Climate
San Salvador has an average annual temperature of 23.1°C (74°F) and receives about 1869 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is April and the coldest is December. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
23.1°C
Avg Temp
1869
Precip (mm/yr)
Apr
Hottest Month
Dec
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 22° / 72° | 6 mm |
| February | 23° / 73° | 4 mm |
| March | 24° / 75° | 10 mm |
| April | 24° / 76° | 51 mm |
| May | 24° / 75° | 177 mm |
| June | 23° / 74° | 331 mm |
| July | 24° / 74° | 308 mm |
| August | 23° / 74° | 309 mm |
| September | 23° / 73° | 377 mm |
| October | 23° / 73° | 248 mm |
| November | 22° / 72° | 40 mm |
| December | 22° / 71° | 8 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit San Salvador
The most comfortable months to visit San Salvador are typically December, January and February, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is April (around 30°C high). The coldest is December (near 16°C low). September is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit San Salvador are typically December, January and February, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
San Salvador, El Salvador has an average annual temperature of 23.1°C and about 1869 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is April and the coldest is December.
In April, the hottest month, daily highs in San Salvador average about 30°C (87°F).
Monthly climate normals (1970–2000) sampled from WorldClim 2.1 at ~9 km resolution. Humidity derived from vapor pressure. City coordinates and population from GeoNames.