Climate Insights for Tecoluca
San Vicente, El Salvador
Climate Overview
The climate in Tecoluca is hot. The average annual temperature is 27°C and approximately 2,138 mm of precipitation falls per year. June is the wettest month, receiving around 422 mm of rainfall. Tecoluca is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: March, February, April. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 21°C.The climate in Tecoluca is hot. The average annual temperature is 80°F and approximately 84.2 in of precipitation falls per year. June is the wettest month, receiving around 16.6 in of rainfall. Tecoluca is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: March, February, April. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 70°F.
Temperature
Tecoluca sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 21°C to 35°C. The warmest month is March, when average highs reach 35°C and the mean temperature sits around 28°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 21°C and an average of 26°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 10°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs.Tecoluca sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 70°F to 94°F. The warmest month is March, when average highs reach 94°F and the mean temperature sits around 82°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 70°F and an average of 79°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 18°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs.
Precipitation
Tecoluca is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2,138 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 178 mm per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 422 mm of rainfall. September and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 3 mm. That's 418 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.Tecoluca is a very wet location, receiving approximately 84.2 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 7 in per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 16.6 in of rainfall. September and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 0.1 in. That's 16.5 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
Tecoluca is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 5km/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 6km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 4km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 2km/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 6km/h in winter, 5km/h in spring, 4km/h in summer, 4km/h in autumn.Tecoluca is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 3mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 4mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 2mph, 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 4mph in winter, 3mph in spring, 3mph in summer, 3mph in autumn.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Tecoluca 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 Tecoluca 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.