Climate Insights for San Francisco Menéndez

Departamento de Ahuachapán, El Salvador

Hottest
April
30°C peak
Coldest
January
24°C low
Wettest
June
378mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in San Francisco Menéndez is hot. The average annual temperature is 27°C and approximately 1692mm of precipitation falls per year. June is the wettest month, receiving around 378mm of rainfall. San Francisco Menéndez is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: April, March, February. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to 24°C.

Temperature

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San Francisco Menéndez has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 6°C range. The warmest month is April, when average highs reach 30°C and the mean temperature sits around 28°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 24°C and an average of 27°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 5°C between highs and lows.

Precipitation

0mm 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm 250mm 300mm 350mm 400mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 2mm Feb Precipitation: 3mm Mar Precipitation: 8mm Apr Precipitation: 31mm May Precipitation: 166mm Jun Precipitation: 378mm Jul Precipitation: 178mm Aug Precipitation: 260mm Sep Precipitation: 312mm Oct Precipitation: 277mm Nov Precipitation: 67mm Dec Precipitation: 10mm
Precipitation

San Francisco Menéndez is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1692mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 141mm per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 378mm of rainfall. September and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 2mm. That's 375mm less than June, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 10km/h Feb Wind Speed: 10km/h Mar Wind Speed: 9km/h Apr Wind Speed: 8km/h May Wind Speed: 7km/h Jun Wind Speed: 7km/h Jul Wind Speed: 7km/h Aug Wind Speed: 6km/h Sep Wind Speed: 6km/h Oct Wind Speed: 7km/h Nov Wind Speed: 7km/h Dec Wind Speed: 9km/h
Wind Speed

San Francisco Menéndez is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 8km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 10km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 6km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 4km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 10km/h in winter, 8km/h in spring, 7km/h in summer, 7km/h in autumn.

Seasons

Winter
Dec 21
Spring
Mar 20
Summer
Jun 21
Autumn
Sep 23

87 days until Winter

It is currently autumn in San Francisco Menéndez, which began on September 23, 2026. San Francisco Menéndez is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in April at around 30°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 24°C. Winter is next, beginning on December 21, 2026 (87 days from now).

Spring

Temperatures range from 25 to 30°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 204mm for the season, averaging 68mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 8km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season. It is a great time to be outdoors.

Summer

Temperatures range from 25 to 30°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 816mm across the season with a monthly average of 272mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 7km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal. Perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 24 to 29°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 656mm across the season with a monthly average of 219mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 7km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 24 to 30°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 15mm for the entire season. Winds are generally light, averaging 10km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for San Francisco Menéndez based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
24 °C
30 °C
10 km/h
2 mm
0 cm
Feb
24 °C
30 °C
10 km/h
3 mm
0 cm
Mar
25 °C
30 °C
9 km/h
8 mm
0 cm
Apr
25 °C
30 °C
8 km/h
31 mm
0 cm
May
25 °C
30 °C
7 km/h
166 mm
0 cm
Jun
25 °C
29 °C
7 km/h
378 mm
0 cm
Jul
25 °C
30 °C
7 km/h
178 mm
0 cm
Aug
25 °C
29 °C
6 km/h
260 mm
0 cm
Sep Current
25 °C
29 °C
6 km/h
312 mm
0 cm
Oct
25 °C
29 °C
7 km/h
277 mm
0 cm
Nov
24 °C
29 °C
7 km/h
67 mm
0 cm
Dec
24 °C
30 °C
9 km/h
10 mm
0 cm
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