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El Salvador weather in December

Temperature, rain, what to pack, this month's events and prices

El Salvador

December in El Salvador: an average of 23°, about 0 mm of rain for the month. Roughly 11h 11m of daylight, with light from about 06:20 to 17:31. December is one of the best months to visit El Salvador: comfortable weather and little rain. Expect high-season prices and crowds.

The weather in detail

El Salvador in December

Average temp23°
Rain this month0 mm
Daylight11.2 h
Sun06:20-17:31
Seasonhigh season, book ahead
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23°The month's average temperature range (30-year average, not a forecast)24°
What to do

December in El Salvador, what works

Good weather for city walks, museums, markets and easy hikes. Bring a layer for the evening. Not really beach weather, but great for covering ground on foot.

What to pack: Layers: a shirt, a thin sweater and a light jacket for the evening. Comfortable closed shoes.

What's on in December

Holidays & events in El Salvador

  • 25 DecemberChristmas Day

On public holidays banks and offices close, some sites change hours and transport shifts, but it's also the best way to see living tradition.

Questions & answers

December in El Salvador, FAQ

Do I need a coat in El Salvador in December?
Layers: a shirt, a thin sweater and a light jacket for the evening. Comfortable closed shoes.
Can you sit outside at cafés in El Salvador in December?
Yes, on most days sitting outside is pleasant, especially during the day and early evening.
Does it snow in El Salvador in December?
No. Temperatures are well above freezing.
How many hours of daylight in El Salvador in December?
About 11h 11m of daylight. The sun rises around 06:20 and sets around 17:31. Plan sightseeing around the light.
Is December a good time to visit El Salvador?
December is one of the best months to visit El Salvador: comfortable weather and little rain. Expect high-season prices and crowds.
Plan the trip

El Salvador — flights & hotels

Check prices for your dates. Booking early is well below the last-minute price.

Check flight prices to El Salvador, every airline at once.

Rates in El Salvador shift daily. See what your night costs now.

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Sources: Climate: Open-Meteo 1991-2020 · Daylight: astronomical calculation · Holidays: date-holidays dataset