Warm
Average highs sit around 30°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards.
January verdict
El Salvador in January
Weather score83Very good
Very good for holiday weather
Average highs sit around 30°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards. Sunshine averages 6.7h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 9mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
January weather
Monthly averages
Temp
30°C
Rain
9mm
Sun
6.7h
Sea
23°C
Weather score
83
Very good
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 9mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 6.7h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Swimmable
Sea temperatures average 23°C, which can work for swimming but may feel fresh.
Map
Weather map
Compare El Salvador with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
January30°C average high
January is on the cooler side of El Salvador's year, useful if you prefer less intense daytime heat.
Warmest monthsFebruary to May
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
January9mm average rain
January is one of El Salvador's driest months, making outdoor days easier to plan than in wetter parts of the year.
Driest monthsJanuary to April and November to December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
January6.7 hours average sun
January is brighter than El Salvador's yearly average, though the strongest sunshine usually sits closer to the peak months.
Brightest monthsJanuary to May and December
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
January23°C average sea
January is one of the coolest sea months, so the water may feel fresher than in peak months.
Warmest seaApril to November
Sea temperatures are usually near 24°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
January83 weather score
January is one of El Salvador's best weather-score months, combining the strongest overall balance in the yearly averages.
Best weather monthsJanuary to April and December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
