August · El Salvador
Best time to visit El Tunco in August Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in El Tunco in August
Average temperature 28°C, 337 mm of rain, about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 80% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
August score
6.3/10
Ranked #11 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 28°C
- Rainfall
- 337 mm
- Humidity
- 80%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 30
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
August in El Tunco scores 6.3/10 for beach and coastal travel - ranked #11 of 12. Expect around 28°C, 337 mm of rain, and roughly 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
El Tunco is a small Pacific surf village in El Salvador, known for black-sand beaches and steady point breaks.
August in El Tunco: mixed conditions, plan around the weather
Days in August average 28°C (82°F) and humidity near 80% — front-load outdoor plans before the heat builds and treat the middle of the day as indoor time.
This is the year's wettest stretch at 337 mm, but with about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine it is not a total loss; an indoor fallback covers the risk.
That is 6.3/10 on the same scale — 11th of 12 months, versus 9.5/10 for the best month here.
Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
If your dates are flexible, February is materially better in El Tunco — 3.2 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in El Tunco in August?
- In August, El Tunco averages 28°C, 337 mm of rain, and about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 6.3/10.
- Is August a good time to visit El Tunco?
- August earns a 6.3/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in El Tunco in August?
- Expect about 337 mm of rain in August. Average humidity is 80% and there are about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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