Last updated: March 2, 2024
The weather in San Salvador, El Salvador, during May is characterized by an average temperature of 27°C (80°F). Highs can soar to 35°C (95°F), while lows may dip to 21°C (70°F). Typically, the humidity level in San Salvador throughout May hovers around 59%.
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In May, San Salvador averages 269 mm (10.6 inches) of rainfall, typically over the course of 26 rainy days. The month enjoys an average of 12 hours 45 minutes of daylight, with the sun shining for approximately 10 hours 6 minutes each day. Additionally, there is a 35% probability of sunny days during this period.
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In May, the UV Index in San Salvador reaches a maximum of 14, indicating a level of Extreme exposure. The most intense UV radiation typically occurs between 12:00 and 14:00, during which unprotected skin may burn in as little as 10 minutes.
| 07:00 | 08:00 | 09:00 | 10:00 | 11:00 | 12:00 | 13:00 | 14:00 | 15:00 | 16:00 | 17:00 | 18:00 | 19:00 | |
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| UVI | 2 | 4 | 7 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 9 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Exposure | Low | Moderate | High | Extreme | VeryHigh | High | Moderate | Low | |||||
| Time to burn | 45 min | 30 min | 25 min | 10 min | 15 min | 25 min | 30 min | 45 min | |||||