Climate normals · 1970–2000
Santa Tecla Climate
Santa Tecla is a city in El Salvador (05) with a population of about 124,694. Its average annual temperature is 20.6°C (69°F), with roughly 1986 mm of rain per year.
20.6°C
Avg Temp
1986
Precip (mm/yr)
Apr
Hottest Month
Dec
Coldest Month
Santa Tecla Climate
Santa Tecla has an average annual temperature of 20.6°C (69°F) and receives about 1986 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is April and the coldest is December. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
20.6°C
Avg Temp
1986
Precip (mm/yr)
Apr
Hottest Month
Dec
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 20° / 67° | 7 mm |
| February | 20° / 68° | 3 mm |
| March | 22° / 71° | 10 mm |
| April | 22° / 72° | 47 mm |
| May | 22° / 71° | 188 mm |
| June | 21° / 69° | 351 mm |
| July | 21° / 70° | 334 mm |
| August | 21° / 69° | 330 mm |
| September | 20° / 69° | 410 mm |
| October | 20° / 69° | 260 mm |
| November | 20° / 68° | 40 mm |
| December | 19° / 67° | 6 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 Santa Tecla
The most comfortable months to visit Santa Tecla are typically February, March and January, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is April (around 28°C high). The coldest is December (near 14°C low). September is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit Santa Tecla are typically February, March and January, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
Santa Tecla, El Salvador has an average annual temperature of 20.6°C and about 1986 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is April and the coldest is December.
In April, the hottest month, daily highs in Santa Tecla average about 28°C (82°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.