December verdict

San Salvador, El Salvador in December

Weather score84Very good

Very good for holiday weather

Average highs sit around 29°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards. Sunshine averages 8.1h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month. Rainfall averages 11mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.

San Salvador, El Salvador, El Salvador travel weather guide
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December weather

Monthly averages

Temp

29°C

Rain

11mm

Sun

8.1h

Sea

29°C

Weather score

84

Very good

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Trip feel

Warm

Average highs sit around 29°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards.

Drier

Rainfall averages 11mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.

Bright

Sunshine averages 8.1h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month.

Warm sea

Sea temperatures average 29°C, so swimming is usually comfortable by monthly-average standards.

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Temperature

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December29°C average high

December is on the cooler side of San Salvador's year, useful if you prefer less intense daytime heat.

Warmest monthsFebruary to April

This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.

December11mm average rain

December is one of San 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.

December8.1 hours average sun

December is brighter than San Salvador's yearly average, though the strongest sunshine usually sits closer to the peak months.

Brightest monthsJanuary to April and December

This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.

Sea temperature

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December29°C average sea

December is below San Salvador's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming can feel fresher.

Warmest seaApril to November

Sea temperatures are usually near 29°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.

Weather score

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December84 weather score

December scores above San Salvador's yearly average, so the overall weather mix is stronger than most months.

Best weather monthsJanuary to April and December

These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.

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