El Salvador Capital
Best time to visit San Salvador
Go inNovember–February
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The surf beaches are under an hour away.
See San Salvador on the globeSan Salvador month by month
| Month | Rating | Avg high | Rain | Crowds | Flights | What’s on |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Great | 30°C | Mostly dry | Moderate | Average | – |
| February | Great | 31°C | Mostly dry | Quiet | Cheapest | – |
| March | Good | 32°C | Mostly dry | Quiet | Cheapest | – |
| April | Good | 32°C | Some rain | Quiet | Cheapest | – |
| May | Mixed | 31°C | Wet | Quiet | Cheapest | – |
| June | Mixed | 30°C | Very wet | Quiet | Cheapest | – |
| July | Mixed | 30°C | Very wet | Quiet | Cheapest | – |
| August | Mixed | 30°C | Very wet | Quiet | Cheapest | – |
| September | Mixed | 29°C | Very wet | Quiet | Cheapest | – |
| October | Good | 29°C | Wet | Quiet | Cheapest | – |
| November | Great | 29°C | Some rain | Quiet | Cheapest | – |
| December | Great | 29°C | Mostly dry | Moderate | Average | – |
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.
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- El Tunco best in Nov–Mar
Nearby destinations
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- Managua, Nicaragua best in Nov–Jan
- Belmopan, Belize best in Dec–Feb
- Granada, Nicaragua best in Nov–Dec