May · El Salvador
Best time to visit El Tunco in May Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in El Tunco in May
Average temperature 28°C, 200 mm of rain, about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 77% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
May score
6.7/10
Ranked #6 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 28°C
- Rainfall
- 200 mm
- Humidity
- 77%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 25
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
May in El Tunco scores 6.7/10 for beach and coastal travel - an above-average month (#6 of 12). Expect around 28°C, 200 mm of rain, and roughly 25 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.
May in El Tunco — workable with trade-offs
Days in May average 28°C (82°F) and humidity near 77% — front-load outdoor plans before the heat builds and treat the middle of the day as indoor time.
200 mm of rain makes this a wet month here, though with about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine there is still bright weather between the fronts.
That is 6.7/10 on the same scale — 6th 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. That combination — decent conditions at the lowest rates of the year — is the best value window on this page.
If your dates are flexible, February is materially better in El Tunco — 2.8 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in El Tunco in May?
- In May, El Tunco averages 28°C, 200 mm of rain, and about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 6.7/10.
- Is May a good time to visit El Tunco?
- May earns a 6.7/10 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 May?
- Expect about 200 mm of rain in May. Average humidity is 77% and there are about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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