El Salvador Weather Forecast
El Salvador weather: 79°F, drizzle. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Summary
El Salvador is a country in North America. El Salvador is a country in North America with its capital at San Salvador. It has a population of about 6.4 million. The capital is San Salvador.
Right now it is 79°F (26°C) in El Salvador with drizzle. It feels like 86°F. Today runs from 69°F to 80°F. Chance of precipitation is 96%. Sightseeing conditions score 5.7/10 - fair - plan around the weather.
The best time to visit El Salvador is January, February, March and December. The climate is tropical. June, September and October tend to be the least comfortable months. March is the warmest month with average highs near 89°F, while February is the coldest with lows near 66°F.
Nearby highlights include Lake Atitlan.
In plain terms. Today is about average for October. The forecast high of 80°F is in line with the 82°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 7 AM to 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in El Salvador today at 9.4/10. Visibility is down to 2,2 mi - use low beams and leave extra following distance. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Weather in El Salvador right now
Wear sunglasses and use SPF 30+ if you are outside for long.
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 5:50 PM, Oct 3 local time.
See the El Salvador forecast by time range
Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for El Salvador
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Oct 3 | 🌧️ Showers | 80° / 69° | 96% · 0,8 in | 6 mph | 6 |
| Sun, Oct 4 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm | 80° / 69° | 99% · 0,9 in | 5 mph | 4 |
| Mon, Oct 5 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 81° / 70° | 100% · 0,2 in | 5 mph | 8 |
| Tue, Oct 6 | 🌦️ Light showers | 79° / 70° | 100% · 0,3 in | 5 mph | 8 |
| Wed, Oct 7 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm | 77° / 69° | 100% · 0,5 in | 5 mph | 9 |
| Thu, Oct 8 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm | 81° / 68° | 100% · 0,4 in | 4 mph | 8 |
| Fri, Oct 9 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 75° / 69° | 94% · 0,3 in | 4 mph | 7 |
| Sat, Oct 10 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 79° / 69° | 96% · 0,3 in | 5 mph | 7 |
| Sun, Oct 11 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm | 80° / 70° | 90% · 0,5 in | 4 mph | 3 |
| Mon, Oct 12 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 80° / 69° | 82% · 0,4 in | 4 mph | 8 |
| Tue, Oct 13 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 77° / 68° | 78% · 0,3 in | 6 mph | 8 |
| Wed, Oct 14 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 81° / 69° | 80% · 0,1 in | 5 mph | 8 |
| Thu, Oct 15 | 🌦️ Light showers | 81° / 68° | 67% · 0,4 in | 5 mph | 8 |
| Fri, Oct 16 | 🌦️ Light showers | 82° / 69° | 78% · 0,6 in | 4 mph | 9 |
| Sat, Oct 17 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 78° / 68° | 78% · 0,1 in | 3 mph | 8 |
| Sun, Oct 18 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 84° / 65° | 78% · 0,2 in | 4 mph | 8 |
Climate in El Salvador month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 88° | 67° | 0,2 in | ★★★★★ |
| February | 88° | 66° | 0,6 in | ★★★★★ |
| March | 89° | 69° | 1,0 in | ★★★★★ |
| April | 88° | 69° | 3,7 in | ★★★★☆ |
| May | 87° | 71° | 4,2 in | ★★★★☆ |
| June | 82° | 70° | 14,9 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| July | 87° | 70° | 7,1 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| August | 87° | 70° | 6,6 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| September | 83° | 70° | 7,5 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| October | 82° | 68° | 7,8 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| November | 83° | 67° | 5,0 in | ★★★★☆ |
| December | 86° | 67° | 1,0 in | ★★★★★ |
Climate type: Tropical. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Weather map for El Salvador
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Air quality and pollen in El Salvador
Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.
Sun, twilight and moon
Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.
Best time to visit El Salvador
Go in January, February, March and December. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: June, September and October - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is El Salvador?
El Salvador is a country in North America. Its coordinates are 13.6929, -89.2182. It lies in North America.
What is the weather like in El Salvador right now?
It is currently 79°F (26°C) with drizzle. Humidity is 72% and wind is 6 mph.
When is the best time to visit El Salvador?
January, February, March and December offer the most comfortable conditions in El Salvador, which has a tropical climate. June, September and October are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is El Salvador in?
El Salvador observes America/El_Salvador (UTC-06:00). The local time is 5:50 PM.
How many people live in El Salvador?
El Salvador has a population of approximately 6.4 million.
What are the top things to do in El Salvador?
Popular options include Lake Atitlan.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (countries-v1) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated October 3, 2026 at 5:50 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
