San Salvador Weather in January
El Salvador · January climate averages and travel tips
Avg high28°C (82°F)
Avg low20°C (68°F)
Rainfall17 mm (0.7 in)
RatingExcellent 10/10
San Salvador in January sees daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), dropping to about 20°C (68°F) at night. The month is very dry, with about 17 mm (0.7 in) of rain spread over 1 day, one of the driest months of the year. You get roughly 11.3 hours of daylight and mostly clear skies.
Is January a good time to visit San Salvador?
Yes — January is one of the best months to visit San Salvador. The weather rates excellent (10/10) on our comfort score.
January weather at a glance
| Average high | 28°C (82°F) |
|---|---|
| Average low | 20°C (68°F) |
| Daily mean | 24°C (74°F) |
| Rainfall | 17 mm (0.7 in) |
| Rainy days (1 mm+) | 1 |
| Humidity | 67% |
| Cloud cover | 22% |
| Daylight | 11.3 hours |
| Est. sunshine | 9.7 hours/day |
| Wind | 13.5 km/h |
| vs December | 1°C warmer than December, with similar rainfall. |
What to pack for San Salvador in January
- light, breathable clothing
- sunscreen and a hat
- swimwear
San Salvador weather in other months
Jan28°C / 20°C17 mmExcellentFeb28°C / 21°C11 mmExcellentMar29°C / 22°C37 mmExcellentApr29°C / 23°C53 mmExcellentMay28°C / 23°C211 mmFairJun27°C / 23°C272 mmPoorJul27°C / 23°C221 mmFairAug27°C / 23°C287 mmPoorSep26°C / 22°C306 mmPoorOct26°C / 22°C245 mmPoorNov26°C / 21°C73 mmExcellentDec27°C / 20°C21 mmExcellent
← DecemberBest time to visit San SalvadorFebruary →
Nearby in January
- Guatemala City24°C · 9 mm
- Tegucigalpa29°C · 17 mm
- Managua32°C · 1 mm
- Belmopan28°C · 119 mm
- San Jose24°C · 38 mm
- Tulum28°C · 66 mm
Where else is good in January? See where to go in January.