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El Salvador weather in May 2026

Central America and Caribbean

El Salvador weather in May 2026

 

Day

32 °C

 

Night

19 °C

 

Sea

30 °C

 

Precipitation

192 mm

in month

 

Rainy days

15 days

in month

 

Daylight

13 hours

average

 

Sunshine

8 hours

average

 

Humidity

76 %

 

Day

32 °C

 

Night

19 °C

 

Sea

30 °C

 

Precipitation

192 mm

in month

 

Rainy days

15 days

in month

 

Daylight

13 hours

average

 

Sunshine

8 hours

average

 

Humidity

76 %

Overview: El Salvador
In May in El Salvador, the average air temperature ranges from 32 °C (89 °F) during the day to 19 °C (66 °F) at night. There are 15 days of rain on average, where the rainfall is 192 mm (7.56 in).

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Weather overview

In May in El Salvador, the average air temperature ranges from 32 °C (89 °F) during the day to 19 °C (66 °F) at night. There are 15 days of rain on average, where the rainfall is 192 mm (7.56 in).

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

May is a good month to visit El Salvador. The temperature during the day will be nice 32 °C (89 °F). The temperature of the sea will be perfect at 30 °C (85 °F). At night, temperatures hover around a pleasant 19 °C (66 °F).

What is the average number of rainy days in El Salvador in May?

In El Salvador in May, we can expect 15 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 3.4 days of the week, or in general - 49 % days.

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

In El Salvador in May, 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 it hot in May in El Salvador?

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

What is the night temperature in May in El Salvador?

The average night temperature in El Salvador in May is 19 °C (66 °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.

Is the weather in El Salvador warmer in May than in June?

Yes, May in El Salvador is warmer than June by 2 °C (35 °F).

How heavy is the precipitation in May in El Salvador?

There is precipitation of 192 mm (7.56 in) in May in El Salvador, which means 6 mm (0.25 in) rainfall per day on average.

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

The length of daylight in El Salvador in May is 13 hours.

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

There is an average length of sunshine of 8 hours per day in El Salvador in May.

What level of humidity is to expect in May in El Salvador?

In May in El Salvador, expect humidity around 76 %. This humidity is rather above average, but except for sensitive individuals, it should not be a problem.

What is the temperature trend in May in El Salvador?

During May in El Salvador, the day temperatures are decreasing - from 32 °C (90 °F) at the beginning of the month to 31 °C (87 °F) at the end of the month.

Is El Salvador rainier in May than in June?

No, May in El Salvador is not a rainier month than June.

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