Warm
Average highs sit around 30°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards.
May verdict
San Salvador, El Salvador in May
Weather score72Very good
Very good for holiday weather
Average highs sit around 30°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards. Sunshine averages 7.7h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 160mm, so some wet days are possible.
May weather
Monthly averages
Temp
30°C
Rain
160mm
Sun
7.7h
Sea
30°C
Weather score
72
Very good
Seasonal climate calendar
TemperatureTemp
RainRain
SunSun
SwimSwim
Weather scoreWeather score
Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 160mm, so some wet days are possible.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 7.7h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Warm sea
Sea temperatures average 30°C, so swimming is usually comfortable by monthly-average standards.
Map
Weather map
Compare San Salvador, El Salvador with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
May30°C average high
May is close to San Salvador's yearly temperature average, giving a typical read on daytime heat.
Warmest monthsFebruary to April
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
May160mm average rain
May sits near San 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
May7.7 hours average sun
May sits close to San Salvador's yearly sunshine average, so it is a middle-of-the-pack month for bright days.
Brightest monthsJanuary to April and December
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
May30°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 29°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
May72 weather score
May sits close to San 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.
