El Salvador Average Temperature: Monthly and Regional Breakdown

The El Salvador average temperature is warm year-round, but it can vary noticeably depending on the month and the department you’re visiting. Elevation plays the biggest role: coastal departments are hotter, while mountainous regions are cooler.

Monthly Average Temperatures (Nationwide Reference)

These typical monthly averages—based on central regions like San Salvador—give a good starting point:

• January: ~23°C (73°F)
• February: ~23.7°C (75°F)
• March: ~24.4°C (76°F)
• April: ~24.7°C (76°F)
• May: ~23.8°C (74°F)
• June: ~23.1°C (73°F)
• July: ~23.6°C (74°F)
• August: ~23.4°C (74°F)
• September: ~22.7°C (73°F)
• October: ~22.5°C (72°F)
• November: ~22.6°C (72°F)
• December: ~22.9°C (73°F)

Temperature Differences by Department

El Salvador’s climate shifts depending on altitude and proximity to the coast:

Hotter Departments (Pacific Coast & Lowlands)

• La Libertad, La Paz, Usulután, San Miguel, La Unión:
  Average temps often reach 28°C–32°C (82°F–90°F), especially near beaches.

Moderate Climate (Central Plateau)

• San Salvador, Santa Ana, Sonsonate, Cuscatlán, Chalatenango (lower areas):
  Typically 22°C–26°C (72°F–79°F).
  Cooler at night due to higher elevation.

Cooler Mountainous Areas

• Chalatenango (highlands), Morazán, parts of Santa Ana (near volcano areas):
  Can drop to 16°C–20°C (60°F–68°F), especially at night.

A Consistent Tropical Climate

Despite these regional variations, El Salvador generally stays within 22°C to 32°C (72°F–90°F) depending on the department and elevation, making it a warm destination year-round.