Time ’n’ placeOpen the globe

El Salvador Capital

Best time to visit San Salvador

Go inNovember–February

The surf beaches are under an hour away.

See San Salvador on the globe

San Salvador month by month

MonthRatingAvg highRainCrowdsFlightsWhat’s on
JanuaryGreat30°CMostly dryModerateAverage–
FebruaryGreat31°CMostly dryQuietCheapest–
MarchGood32°CMostly dryQuietCheapest–
AprilGood32°CSome rainQuietCheapest–
MayMixed31°CWetQuietCheapest–
JuneMixed30°CVery wetQuietCheapest–
JulyMixed30°CVery wetQuietCheapest–
AugustMixed30°CVery wetQuietCheapest–
SeptemberMixed29°CVery wetQuietCheapest–
OctoberGood29°CWetQuietCheapest–
NovemberGreat29°CSome rainQuietCheapest–
DecemberGreat29°CMostly dryModerateAverage–

Good to know

  • Flights to San Salvador are usually cheapest in February–November. The catch: May–October are rainy.
  • The heaviest rain falls in June–September.

El Salvador is Central America’s smallest country, yet has over 20 volcanoes.

Questions people ask

When is the best time to visit San Salvador?

The best time to visit San Salvador is November–February. The surf beaches are under an hour away.

What is the cheapest time to fly to San Salvador?

Flights are usually cheapest in February–November, when demand is lowest.

When is San Salvador busiest?

San Salvador rarely gets overwhelmed by crowds.

What is the weather like in San Salvador?

March is the warmest month, with average highs of 32°C, and September the coolest at 29°C. The wettest period is May–October.

More places in El Salvador

Nearby destinations