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Monthly climate in El Salvador, Zacatecas, Mexico

Last updated: March 2, 2024

Under the Köppen–Geiger climate classification El Salvador features a hot semi-arid climate (BSh). Temperatures typically range between 11 °C (53 °F) and 21 °C (71 °F) through the year, but rarely can drop to -5 °C (23 °F) or can rise to as high as 34 °C (93 °F). The average annual precipitation amounts to about 380 mm (15.0 inches) and receives 57 rainy days on the 1 mm (0.04 inches) threshold annually. El Salvador enjoys an average of 3664 hours of sunshine throughout the year, and daylight varies from 10 hours 37 minutes to 13 hours 37 minutes per day.

Monthly average temperatures in El Salvador, Zacatecas, Mexico §

The warmest months in El Salvador are May, June and July, with daily mean temperatures ranging from 21 to 21 °C (69 - 71 °F) throughout the day. The coldest temperatures usually occur in January, February and December, when daily mean temperatures range from 11 to 14 °C (53 - 58 °F) throughout the day. On average each year, El Salvador experiences 181 days above 25 °C (77.0 °F) and 2 days below 0 °C (32.0 °F).

Monthly average temperatures with daily means, minimums and maximums for period, average high and low temperatures in El Salvador, Zacatecas, Mexico. Generated using Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Data for period from January 2017 to June 2022.
  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Maximum 26°C
(78°F)		 32°C
(90°F)		 33°C
(91°F)		 34°C
(93°F)		 34°C
(93°F)		 33°C
(92°F)		 31°C
(88°F)		 30°C
(87°F)		 30°C
(87°F)		 32°C
(89°F)		 28°C
(83°F)		 27°C
(81°F)
Mean maximum 24°C
(76°F)		 28°C
(83°F)		 30°C
(86°F)		 32°C
(89°F)		 32°C
(90°F)		 32°C
(90°F)		 30°C
(86°F)		 29°C
(85°F)		 29°C
(85°F)		 29°C
(84°F)		 27°C
(80°F)		 25°C
(77°F)
Average high 19°C
(66°F)		 22°C
(72°F)		 25°C
(77°F)		 27°C
(81°F)		 28°C
(83°F)		 28°C
(83°F)		 27°C
(81°F)		 27°C
(81°F)		 26°C
(78°F)		 25°C
(78°F)		 22°C
(73°F)		 20°C
(68°F)
Daily mean 11°C
(53°F)		 14°C
(58°F)		 17°C
(63°F)		 19°C
(67°F)		 21°C
(70°F)		 21°C
(71°F)		 21°C
(69°F)		 21°C
(69°F)		 19°C
(67°F)		 18°C
(65°F)		 15°C
(59°F)		 12°C
(54°F)
Average low 6°C
(42°F)		 8°C
(46°F)		 10°C
(51°F)		 12°C
(55°F)		 15°C
(59°F)		 16°C
(60°F)		 15°C
(60°F)		 15°C
(59°F)		 15°C
(59°F)		 13°C
(55°F)		 9°C
(49°F)		 6°C
(43°F)
Mean minimum -1°C
(31°F)		 2°C
(37°F)		 6°C
(43°F)		 8°C
(46°F)		 11°C
(52°F)		 13°C
(56°F)		 13°C
(56°F)		 13°C
(56°F)		 12°C
(54°F)		 8°C
(46°F)		 2°C
(37°F)		 -2°C
(30°F)
Minimum -3°C
(27°F)		 1°C
(33°F)		 1°C
(35°F)		 5°C
(41°F)		 9°C
(49°F)		 11°C
(52°F)		 13°C
(55°F)		 12°C
(54°F)		 10°C
(50°F)		 6°C
(43°F)		 -4°C
(26°F)		 -5°C
(23°F)

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Monthly average precipitation in El Salvador, Zacatecas, Mexico §

El Salvador usually has the most precipitation in May, July and September, with an average of 8 rainy days and 60 mm (2.3 inches) of precipitation per month. The driest months in El Salvador are January, February and November. On average, 13 mm (0.5 inches) of precipitation falls during these months.

Monthly average precipitation and precipitation days in El Salvador, Zacatecas, Mexico. Generated using Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Data for period from January 2017 to January 2022.
  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Average precipitation mm (inches) 15 (0.6) 12 (0.5) 23 (0.9) 32 (1.3) 52 (2.0) 40 (1.6) 68 (2.7) 19 (0.8) 59 (2.3) 22 (0.9) 11 (0.4) 27 (1.1)
Average precipitation days (≥ 1 mm) 2 3 3 4 8 8 8 4 9 4 1 3

Monthly sunshine hours in El Salvador, Zacatecas, Mexico §

The sunniest months in El Salvador are May, June and August, when the sun shines an average of 11 hours 17 minutes a day. Least sunny months in El Salvador: January, February and December receive an average of 8 hours 27 minutes of sunshine daily.

Mean monthly sunshine duration, average sunshine hours per day and mean daily daylight hours in El Salvador, Zacatecas, Mexico. Generated using Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Data for period from January 2017 to January 2022.
  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Mean monthly sunshine hours 224 266 310 325 350 345 341 343 295 302 280 277
Mean daily daylight hours 10h 47m 11h 19m 12h 1m 12h 44m 13h 19m 13h 37m 13h 27m 12h 56m 12h 15m 11h 32m 10h 56m 10h 37m

Solar UV radiation in El Salvador, Zacatecas, Mexico §

El Salvador experiences the highest level of ultraviolet (UV) radiation in April, May and August, when the maximum UV index can reach values of 14 - 14, which corresponds to the Extreme category of sun exposure. January, November and December are in the High / Very High exposure category. In these months, the maximum values of the UV index do not exceed 9. For more detailed information, check out our hourly El Salvador UV Index data.

Average daily maximum UV levels by month for El Salvador, Zacatecas, Mexico. Generated using Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Data for period from January 2022 to January 2023.
  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
UV Index (month maximum) 8 10 13 14 14 14 14 14 13 12 9 7

Detailed Monthly Weather Insights for El Salvador, Zacatecas, Mexico

Discover in-depth weather details for every month in El Salvador. Click through the links below for comprehensive overviews of temperature trends, precipitation levels, sunshine hours, and solar UV radiation specifics. Whether planning a visit or simply curious about El Salvador's climate nuances, these monthly breakdowns provide the information you need for an informed understanding of what to expect throughout the year.

Each link leads to a detailed account of the typical weather conditions for that month, providing both locals and tourists with vital information to plan their daily activities, wardrobe, and travel itineraries accordingly.