About El Salvador
El Salvador, officially the Republic of El Salvador, is a sovereign nation in Central America. Situated along the Pacific coast, it is bounded by Guatemala to the northwest and Honduras to the northeast. The country's political, economic, and cultural center is its capital and largest municipality, San Salvador. As of 2024, El Salvador's population was estimated at approximately 6 million inhabitants.
Climate in San Salvador
Warmest April, coolest November, driest February, sunniest March. Best time to visit: January, February, March, April, July, September, December.
Monthly climate normals for San Salvador, 2020| Month | High | Low | Rainfall | Sunshine |
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| January | 30.7°C | 19.5°C | 8mm | 347h |
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| February | 31.8°C | 19.9°C | 3mm | 334h |
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| March | 32.3°C | 20.3°C | 7mm | 368h |
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| April | 31.4°C | 21.2°C | 48mm | 353h |
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| May | 28.8°C | 21.6°C | 442mm | 290h |
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| June | 26.9°C | 21°C | 335mm | 264h |
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| July | 28.1°C | 21.2°C | 194mm | 338h |
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| August | 28°C | 21.3°C | 324mm | 313h |
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| September | 27°C | 20.8°C | 226mm | 291h |
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| October | 27.1°C | 20.6°C | 242mm | 276h |
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| November | 26.1°C | 20°C | 231mm | 269h |
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| December | 28°C | 18.9°C | 12mm | 338h |
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Avg. high/low, °C (left axis) Rainfall, mm (bar maxes out at 250mm/month)
Daily normals for 2020. Hover a month for exact figures.
Travel guide
El Salvador has many natural riches, such as beautiful and secluded beaches on the Pacific coast of Central America, majestic forests in the mountains and striking volcanoes. The countryside of El Salvador is breathtaking, with volcanoes and mountains offering "green" adventurers exactly what they are looking for. Many environmentally-oriented community-based organizations promote eco-tourism.
UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Upcoming public holidays
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