Typical Weather and Tourism in El Salvador

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"Simple, elegant, not very hot in the winter, please come visit and give us your money"

El Salvador has a tropical climate and is generally warm. With a high of 90 Fahrenheit and a low of 64 Fahrenheit, it can be quite warm in the summers and cool and pleasant in the winters (Climate Zone). The rainy winter season runs from April to October and the summer dry season runs form November to April. Winter is the best time to visit El Salvador, specifically during the months of December and January. The winter months are right after the rainy season, so everything is green and the air is cool, and has little rain. This time of the year has the coolest climate, and trust me you will be wanting cool. If the cheap airfare during the summer months is tempting you to visit at that time, I would suggest you ask yourself: are a few dollars really worth a heat stroke? During these months, there are many activities you can partake in, including relaxing at the beach, going on scenic hikes, turtle sighting tours, and celebrating Christmas (Smarter Travel) (Lonely Planet)

The summer solstice occurs on the 21st of June, which culminates in the longest day of the year. Lows of 67 Fahrenheit and highs of 84 Fahrenheit occur during the summer solstice, with about 5.9 inches of rain. The winter solstice occurs on the 21st of December and results in the shortest day of the year. Temperatures have a low of 58 Fahrenheit and a high of 84 Fahrenheit during the winter solstice. El Salvador only receives about 0.4 inches of rain in December. March 20th marks the beginning of spring in El Salvador and the spring equinox brings with it summer-like temperatures of a low 64 Fahrenheit to 90 Fahrenheit highs. They only get 0.31 inches in this month and it is the dry season. The Autumnal Equinox occurs on September 22nd and brings highs of 84 Fahrenheit and lows down to a cool 67 Fahrenheit. It is the rain season during that time with heavy rains and thunderstorms (Weather Spark).

If you do decide to travel during the winter months, you will avoid the potentially dangerous rainy season, that also so happens to coincide with the hurricane season in the Caribbean. During this season you could expect thunderstorms and massive downpours. This rain also can cause landslides in mountainous areas. There are also a few active volcanoes in the country. The last explosion killed two people, and it took several months until the locals could return to the site (World Nomads).