El Salvador is the smallest country in Central America, a Pacific-facing land of volcanic ridges, coffee highlands and black-sand beaches. Surf towns along the coast, the Ruta de las Flores through colonial villages, and the crater lakes of the interior make up its main draws. The dry season from November to April is best for beaches and hiking, while the rains from May to October turn the highlands green.
Warmest month: April (28°C). Wettest: June (411 mm). Best overall score: February (7.7/10).
| Month | Avg temp | Rain | Sunny days | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°C | 60 mm | 26 | 7.2/10 |
| February | 26°C | 43 mm | 28 | 7.7/10 |
| March | 28°C | 96 mm | 31 | 5.7/10 |
| April | 28°C | 91 mm | 29 | 5.6/10 |
| May | 28°C | 200 mm | 25 | 3.8/10 |
| June | 27°C | 411 mm | 22 | 3.6/10 |
| July | 28°C | 244 mm | 31 | 3.4/10 |
| August | 28°C | 337 mm | 30 | 3.4/10 |
| September | 27°C | 321 mm | 25 | 3.5/10 |
| October | 27°C | 218 mm | 23 | 3.9/10 |
| November | 26°C | 181 mm | 21 | 4.3/10 |
| December | 26°C | 53 mm | 23 | 7.4/10 |
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Climate data: Open-Meteo ERA5 historical archive, the five most recent complete years (2021–2025). Scores are monthly averages for that window, not forecasts, and short-window precipitation can differ from longer-term normals. “Sunny days” count days with at least 6 hours of measured sunshine — they are not dry days.
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