Climate Insights for Sonsonate

El Salvador

Hottest
March
31°C peak88°F peak
Coldest
January
20°C low69°F low
Wettest
June
446 mm rain17.5 in rain
Best to Visit
January, November, December
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Sonsonate is hot. The average annual temperature is 25°C and approximately 2,134 mm of precipitation falls per year. June is the wettest month, receiving around 446 mm of rainfall. Sonsonate is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: March, April, February. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 20°C.The climate in Sonsonate is hot. The average annual temperature is 78°F and approximately 84 in of precipitation falls per year. June is the wettest month, receiving around 17.5 in of rainfall. Sonsonate is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: March, April, February. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 69°F.

Temperature

0°10°20°30°40°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 30°Average: 25°Min: 20°FebMax: 30°Average: 25°Min: 21°MarMax: 31°Average: 26°Min: 22°AprMax: 31°Average: 26°Min: 22°MayMax: 30°Average: 26°Min: 23°JunMax: 29°Average: 25°Min: 22°JulMax: 30°Average: 26°Min: 23°AugMax: 29°Average: 26°Min: 22°SepMax: 29°Average: 25°Min: 22°OctMax: 29°Average: 25°Min: 22°NovMax: 29°Average: 25°Min: 21°DecMax: 30°Average: 25°Min: 21°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 86°FAverage: 76°FMin: 69°FFebMax: 87°FAverage: 77°FMin: 69°FMarMax: 88°FAverage: 78°FMin: 71°FAprMax: 88°FAverage: 79°FMin: 72°FMayMax: 86°FAverage: 79°FMin: 73°FJunMax: 84°FAverage: 77°FMin: 72°FJulMax: 86°FAverage: 79°FMin: 73°FAugMax: 85°FAverage: 78°FMin: 72°FSepMax: 84°FAverage: 77°FMin: 72°FOctMax: 84°FAverage: 77°FMin: 72°FNovMax: 85°FAverage: 77°FMin: 71°FDecMax: 86°FAverage: 76°FMin: 70°F
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Sonsonate sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 20°C to 31°C. The warmest month is March, when average highs reach 31°C and the mean temperature sits around 26°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 20°C and an average of 25°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 8°C between highs and lows.Sonsonate sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 69°F to 88°F. The warmest month is March, when average highs reach 88°F and the mean temperature sits around 78°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 69°F and an average of 76°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 14°F between highs and lows.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mm250mm300mm350mm400mm450mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 6mmFebPrecipitation: 7mmMarPrecipitation: 20mmAprPrecipitation: 67mmMayPrecipitation: 242mmJunPrecipitation: 446mmJulPrecipitation: 226mmAugPrecipitation: 305mmSepPrecipitation: 373mmOctPrecipitation: 334mmNovPrecipitation: 91mmDecPrecipitation: 17mm
Precipitation
0in2in4in6in8in10in12in14in16in18inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 0.2inFebPrecipitation: 0.3inMarPrecipitation: 0.8inAprPrecipitation: 2.6inMayPrecipitation: 9.5inJunPrecipitation: 17.5inJulPrecipitation: 8.9inAugPrecipitation: 12inSepPrecipitation: 14.7inOctPrecipitation: 13.2inNovPrecipitation: 3.6inDecPrecipitation: 0.7in
Precipitation

Sonsonate is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2,134 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 178 mm per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 446 mm of rainfall. September and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 6 mm. That's 440 mm 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.Sonsonate is a very wet location, receiving approximately 84 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 7 in per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 17.6 in of rainfall. September and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 0.2 in. That's 17.3 in 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/h5km/h10km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 8km/hFebWind Speed: 8km/hMarWind Speed: 7km/hAprWind Speed: 6km/hMayWind Speed: 5km/hJunWind Speed: 5km/hJulWind Speed: 5km/hAugWind Speed: 5km/hSepWind Speed: 5km/hOctWind Speed: 5km/hNovWind Speed: 6km/hDecWind Speed: 8km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 5mphFebWind Speed: 5mphMarWind Speed: 4mphAprWind Speed: 4mphMayWind Speed: 3mphJunWind Speed: 3mphJulWind Speed: 3mphAugWind Speed: 3mphSepWind Speed: 3mphOctWind Speed: 3mphNovWind Speed: 4mphDecWind Speed: 5mph
Wind Speed

Sonsonate is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 6km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is January, averaging 8km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 5km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 3km/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 8km/h in winter, 6km/h in spring, 5km/h in summer, 5km/h in autumn.Sonsonate is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 4mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is January, averaging 5mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 3mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 2mph 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 5mph in winter, 4mph in spring, 3mph in summer, 3mph in autumn.

Best Time to Visit

Jan25°76°F
Feb25°77°F
Mar26°78°F
Apr26°79°F
May26°79°F
Jun25°77°F
Jul26°79°F
Aug26°78°F
Sep25°77°F
Oct25°77°F
Nov25°77°F
Dec25°76°F

The best time to visit Sonsonate is during January, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 25°C with modest rainfall averaging 38 mm per month. By contrast, March can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 31°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Sonsonate is during January, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 76°F with modest rainfall averaging 1.5 in per month. By contrast, March can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 88°F. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Sonsonate 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.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Sonsonate based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). 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
20 °C69 °F
30 °C86 °F
8 km/h5 mph
6 mm0.2 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
21 °C69 °F
30 °C87 °F
8 km/h5 mph
7 mm0.3 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
22 °C71 °F
31 °C88 °F
7 km/h4 mph
20 mm0.8 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
22 °C72 °F
31 °C88 °F
6 km/h4 mph
67 mm2.6 in
0 cm0 in
May
23 °C73 °F
30 °C86 °F
5 km/h3 mph
242 mm9.5 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
22 °C72 °F
29 °C84 °F
5 km/h3 mph
446 mm17.5 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
23 °C73 °F
30 °C86 °F
5 km/h3 mph
226 mm8.9 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
22 °C72 °F
29 °C85 °F
5 km/h3 mph
305 mm12 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
22 °C72 °F
29 °C84 °F
5 km/h3 mph
373 mm14.7 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
22 °C72 °F
29 °C84 °F
5 km/h3 mph
334 mm13.2 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
21 °C71 °F
29 °C85 °F
6 km/h4 mph
91 mm3.6 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
21 °C70 °F
30 °C86 °F
8 km/h5 mph
17 mm0.7 in
0 cm0 in