San Salvador (San Luis Talpa) weather by month & the best time to visit
El Salvador · coastal city break · tropical — wet & dry seasons climate
The best time to visit San Salvador (San Luis Talpa) is November — its sunniest month (Sunshine Score 90/100), with December close behind. San Salvador (San Luis Talpa) averages about 3,137 hours of sunshine a year. Daytime highs around 31°C / 88°F and roughly 41 mm of rain in November.
When is the best time to visit San Salvador (San Luis Talpa)?
For sunshine, the best time to visit San Salvador (San Luis Talpa) is November, then December. The dullest month is May (63/100, 169 mm of rain). The full month-by-month picture is in the table below.
How sunny is San Salvador (San Luis Talpa)?
San Salvador (San Luis Talpa) is one of the sunniest places on Earth: about 3,137 hours of sunshine a year. November (90/100) is noticeably better than May (63). It is the only destination Sunshine Atlas tracks in El Salvador. Rain has a clear season: the wettest stretch, around September, carries about 51% of the annual 1,249 mm.
Sunshine Score by month
| Month | Score | Day high | Night low | Rain | UV | Sea |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78 | 34° / 93°F | 23° / 73°F | 3 mm | 9 | 30° / 86°F |
| February | 68 | 35° / 95°F | 24° / 75°F | 4 mm | 11 | 29° / 84°F |
| March | 68 | 35° / 95°F | 25° / 77°F | 6 mm | 12 | 30° / 86°F |
| April | 64 | 35° / 95°F | 26° / 79°F | 32 mm | 11 | 31° / 88°F |
| May | 63 | 33° / 91°F | 26° / 79°F | 169 mm | 10 | 32° / 90°F |
| June | 70 | 31° / 88°F | 26° / 79°F | 193 mm | 10 | 31° / 88°F |
| July | 70 | 32° / 90°F | 26° / 79°F | 155 mm | 11 | 31° / 88°F |
| August | 70 | 32° / 90°F | 26° / 79°F | 198 mm | 11 | 32° / 90°F |
| September | 70 | 30° / 86°F | 25° / 77°F | 234 mm | 10 | 31° / 88°F |
| October | 70 | 30° / 86°F | 25° / 77°F | 204 mm | 9 | 30° / 86°F |
| November | 90 | 31° / 88°F | 23° / 73°F | 41 mm | 9 | 29° / 84°F |
| December | 86 | 33° / 91°F | 23° / 73°F | 10 mm | 9 | 29° / 84°F |
Sea temperature in San Salvador (San Luis Talpa) by month
The sea off San Salvador (San Luis Talpa) is warmest in May at around 32°C / 90°F, and coolest in February at 29°C / 84°F. The water sits at a comfortable 21°C or warmer roughly all year round. Month-by-month sea-surface temperatures are in the Sea column of the table above.
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San Salvador (San Luis Talpa): questions and answers
What kind of destination is San Salvador (San Luis Talpa)?
San Salvador (San Luis Talpa) is a coastal city break in El Salvador with a tropical — wet & dry seasons climate — the sea reaches 32°C at its warmest and is swimmable (21°C+) year-round.
How many hours of sunshine does San Salvador (San Luis Talpa) get a year?
San Salvador (San Luis Talpa) gets about 3,137 hours of sunshine a year, at its best around November.
When is the best time to visit San Salvador (San Luis Talpa)?
The sunniest time to visit San Salvador (San Luis Talpa) is November, when the Sunshine Score peaks at 90/100 (with December close behind). Expect daytime highs around 31°C / 88°F.
What is the least sunny month in San Salvador (San Luis Talpa)?
May is the least sunny month in San Salvador (San Luis Talpa), scoring 63/100 with about 169 mm of rain.
What is the sea temperature in San Salvador (San Luis Talpa)?
The sea in San Salvador (San Luis Talpa) ranges from about 29°C (February) to 32°C (May). Month-by-month sea temperatures are on this page.
How strong is the sun in San Salvador (San Luis Talpa)?
The typical midday UV index in San Salvador (San Luis Talpa) peaks around 12 (extreme) in March, easing to about 9 (very high) in January. Month-by-month midday UV values are in the UV column of the table on this page.
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