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El Salvador weather in January 2026

Central America and Caribbean

El Salvador weather in January 2026

 

Day

32 °C

 

Night

16 °C

 

Sea

28 °C

 

Precipitation

5 mm

in month

 

Rainy days

3 days

in month

 

Daylight

11 hours

average

 

Sunshine

8 hours

average

 

Humidity

67 %

 

Day

32 °C

 

Night

16 °C

 

Sea

28 °C

 

Precipitation

5 mm

in month

 

Rainy days

3 days

in month

 

Daylight

11 hours

average

 

Sunshine

8 hours

average

 

Humidity

67 %

Overview: El Salvador
In El Salvador in January, the average air temperature ranges from 32 °C (89 °F) during the day to 16 °C (61 °F) at night. There are 3 days of rain on average, where the rainfall is 5 mm (0.19 in).

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In El Salvador in January, the average air temperature ranges from 32 °C (89 °F) during the day to 16 °C (61 °F) at night. There are 3 days of rain on average, where the rainfall is 5 mm (0.19 in).

Are there good conditions to visit in January in El Salvador?

In El Salvador in January, there are ideal conditions for a vacation. The temperature during the day will be nice 32 °C (89 °F). The seawater temperature reaches ideal 28 °C (82 °F). You can expect just 3 days of rain during the month, taking an umbrella is not necessary. The temperature of 16 °C (61 °F) at night may make it better to dine inside or to put on more clothes for a dinner outside.

What is the air temperature in El Salvador in January at night?

The average night temperature in El Salvador in January is 16 °C (61 °F). This temperature is pleasant for a wide range of evening, night, and morning activities from sports to sitting outside in restaurants or evening walks.

What is the temperature in El Salvador during the day in January?

In El Salvador in January, the average daily temperatures will be 32 °C (89 °F). The great temperature for lying by the sea or pool and sunbathing, everywhere else you will probably be a bit hot. Don't forget to drink during the day, in these temperatures you should hydrate yourself a lot.

Is January part of the dry season in El Salvador?

Yes, there is a dry season in January in El Salvador with just 3 days during the month being rainy.

How many days of precipitation on average can I expect in January in El Salvador?

In January in El Salvador, we can expect 3 days to be rainy, that is, days when precipitation exceeds 2 mm (0.08 in). Converted to days of the week, this means that it will occur on an average of 0.7 days of the week, or in general - 9 % days.

How windy is it in El Salvador in January?

An average wind scale that can be expected in El Salvador in January is 3. It is rather a milder or unnoticeable wind, therefore it will not bother you during your holiday.

Is the weather in El Salvador warmer in January than in December?

Yes, in El Salvador in January it is warmer than in December by 1 °C (34 °F).

How many sunny hours can I expect in El Salvador in January?

In El Salvador in January, you can expect around 8 hours of sunshine.

Is it hot in El Salvador in January?

In El Salvador in January, you will enjoy nice warm weather, but it will also be pleasant and you probably won't feel hot.

How long is the day (from dawn till dusk) in El Salvador in January?

The length of daylight in El Salvador in January is 11 hours.

Is El Salvador rainier in January than in December?

No, in El Salvador in January it does not rain more than in December.

What is the humidity in El Salvador in January?

Humidity in El Salvador in January is 67 %.

Is the temperature rising or falling in the course of time in El Salvador in January?

Over the course of January in El Salvador, the temperatures are rising from 31 °C (88 °F) at the beginning of the month to 32 °C (90 °F) at the end of the month.

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