Warm
Average highs sit around 31°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards.
May verdict
El Salvador in May
Weather score68Good
Good for holiday weather
Average highs sit around 31°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards. Sunshine averages 6.6h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 156mm, so some wet days are possible.
May weather
Monthly averages
Temp
31°C
Rain
156mm
Sun
6.6h
Sea
25°C
Weather score
68
Good
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 156mm, so some wet days are possible.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 6.6h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Swimmable
Sea temperatures average 25°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
May31°C average high
May sits in the warmer part of the year, so midday sightseeing can feel heavier than in cooler months.
Warmest monthsFebruary to May
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
May156mm average rain
May sits near El Salvador's yearly rainfall average, so rain is a normal planning factor rather than an outlier.
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
May6.6 hours average sun
May 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
May25°C average sea
May sits in the warmer sea-temperature season, usually making swimming easier to enjoy.
Warmest seaApril to November
Sea temperatures are usually near 24°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
May68 weather score
May sits close to El Salvador's yearly weather-score average, giving a typical overall read on the month.
Best weather monthsJanuary to April and December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
