San Salvador Department weather
Today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for San Salvador Department, El Salvador. Like most weather services, we show San Salvador Department at one spot: San Salvador, its largest city. At 12:45 PM local time it was cloudy and 32°C (89°F). Little to no rain in the next 24 hours. Best months for weather: Nov–Apr.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 90%
- Chance of rain
- 0%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Little to no rain in the next 24 hours
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Nov–AprOff season May–Oct
About San Salvador weather
Is it raining in San Salvador right now?
No. It’s cloudy and 32° right now. Little to no rain in the next 24 hours.
What’s the weather like in San Salvador this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 28–32° and lows of 21–22°. Rain is likely on 5 of 7 days (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday). The driest day looks like Saturday.
Has it been raining in San Salvador lately?
Barely. The past 7 days were mostly dry, with 0.2 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for San Salvador?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket, light, breathable clothes and sunscreen.
San Salvador Department weather by month
When is the best time to visit San Salvador Department?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit San Salvador Department is Nov–Apr, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. May–Oct tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 28°C (83°F) in October to 31°C (89°F) in March.
What is the rainiest month in San Salvador Department?
September is the wettest month, with about 283 mm (11.1 in) of rain on average. January is the driest, with about 4 mm (0.2 in).
What is the hottest month in San Salvador Department?
March is the warmest, with average highs of 31°C (89°F) and lows of 24°C (75°F). October is the coolest, with highs of 28°C (83°F) and lows of 24°C (75°F).
Does San Salvador Department have a rainy season?
Yes. May–Oct is the rainy season (150 mm or more a month), while Nov–Apr is usually dry (under 60 mm).
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis for San Salvador), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months
Compare places in San Salvador Department
Weather can differ a lot within San Salvador Department: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | Best months | Rainy months | Highs | Rain a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Salvador | Nov–Apr | May–Oct | 28–31°C | 1,491 mm |
| Soyapango | Nov–Apr | May–Oct | 28–31°C | 1,491 mm |
| Mejicanos | Nov–Apr | May–Oct | 28–31°C | 1,491 mm |
| Apopa | Nov–Mar | May–Oct | 26–33°C | 1,299 mm |
| Delgado | Nov–Apr | May–Oct | 28–31°C | 1,491 mm |
| San Marcos | Nov–Apr | May–Oct | 28–31°C | 1,491 mm |
| Cuscatancingo | Nov–Apr | May–Oct | 28–31°C | 1,491 mm |
| Ilopango | Nov–Apr | May–Oct | 28–31°C | 1,491 mm |
| Ayutuxtepeque | Nov–Apr | May–Oct | 28–31°C | 1,491 mm |
| Aguilares | Nov–Mar | May–Oct | 26–33°C | 1,299 mm |