Country · 4 destinations
Best time to visit El Salvador
The best time to visit El Salvador is December–February. Its destinations score highest in December, with an average travel score of 73 out of 100.
The climate in El Salvador through the year
When to go
El Salvador scores highest on Eddigo’s travel score in December–February, with an average of 73 out of 100 in December across the 4 destinations Eddigo covers. Daytime highs in December range from 31°C in San Salvador to 35°C in San Miguel. March–April and November are a fair alternative. The lowest average is in July (23), with daytime highs from 31°C to 35°C.
Where in the country
In December, the highest scores are in San Salvador (82), Santa Ana (79) and Apopa (71), while San Miguel scores 60. Every destination has its best month in December.
Warmest, coolest, wettest and driest
Over the year, San Miguel is the warmest destination (daytime highs averaging 36°C) and San Salvador the coolest (31°C). San Salvador gets the most precipitation, about 1,770 mm a year, and Santa Ana the least, about 1,580 mm. The warmest sea is at San Miguel: 30°C in August.
By type of trip
The best months change with what you want to do. With Eddigo’s trip types, El Salvador averages 65 or more in these months:
- Beach holiday: November–April. Best in December: San Salvador (97), Apopa (96) and Santa Ana (95)
- Hiking: December–February. Best in February: Santa Ana (68), Apopa (68) and San Salvador (67)
Month by month
| Month | Score | Day | Sea | Rain | Best destinations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 70 | 32–36° | 28° | 6 mm | San Salvador 79 · Santa Ana 76 · Apopa 68 |
| February | 69 | 32–37° | 28° | 4 mm | San Salvador 77 · Santa Ana 76 · Apopa 66 |
| March | 61 | 33–38° | 29° | 14 mm | San Salvador 69 · Santa Ana 62 · Apopa 57 |
| April | 52 | 33–38° | 30° | 46 mm | San Salvador 59 · Santa Ana 51 · San Miguel 49 |
| May | 25 | 31–36° | 30° | 181 mm | San Salvador 34 · Santa Ana 30 · Apopa 21 |
| June | 28 | 30–35° | 30° | 306 mm | San Salvador 37 · Santa Ana 35 · Apopa 27 |
| July | 23 | 31–35° | 30° | 252 mm | San Salvador 32 · Santa Ana 27 · Apopa 21 |
| August | 24 | 31–35° | 30° | 272 mm | San Salvador 34 · Santa Ana 27 · Apopa 22 |
| September | 28 | 29–33° | 30° | 323 mm | San Salvador 37 · Santa Ana 32 · Apopa 26 |
| October | 31 | 30–33° | 30° | 224 mm | San Salvador 39 · Santa Ana 36 · Apopa 29 |
| November | 63 | 30–34° | 29° | 38 mm | San Salvador 72 · Santa Ana 68 · Apopa 60 |
| December | 73 | 31–35° | 29° | 9 mm | San Salvador 82 · Santa Ana 79 · Apopa 71 |
Score: average of the cities and beach destinations with the default preferences (ski resorts are left out). Day: lowest to highest typical daytime temperature among them. Sea: the warmest. Rain: average.