El Salvador Climate

The climate of El Salvador is hot sub-tropical and varies according to altitude. The dry season is between November and
April.
Coastal areas have a particularly warm climate with intense storms during the rainy season which lasts between May and
October. There is an average annual rainfall of around 1,700 mm. The highlands have a cooler, wetter climate with about
1800-2500 mm of rain a year.

Temperatures vary greatly depending on the height. The regions of the Pacific are the hottest with average
temperatures between 25°C and 29°C. The capital city San Salvador, which has an altitude of almost 700 m, has
temperatures ranging between 16°C and 34°C. Higher areas the country have average temperatures ranging between
12°C and 23°C.

The best season for visiting the country is the dry season between November and April.