The climate of El Salvador, city by city

This page lists the 35 cities in El Salvador for which climate normals are available. Each entry covers temperature, rainfall and how the climate changed between 1940 and 2025, computed from ERA5 reanalysis data.

+2.0 °C since 1940

Frequently asked questions

What is the hottest city in El Salvador?

The hottest city in El Salvador is La Union, with an average annual temperature of 27.5 °C.

What is the coldest city in El Salvador?

The coldest city in El Salvador is Ahuachapan, with an average annual temperature of 22.5 °C.

What is the wettest city in El Salvador?

The wettest city in El Salvador is Sonsonate, with 2,047 mm of precipitation per year.

Has the climate of El Salvador warmed?

Based on its largest cities, El Salvador warmed by +2.0 °C between 1940 and 2025.

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