Best time to visit El Salvador

The best time to visit El Salvador (San Salvador) is in November based on our default weather conditions. Update your weather preferences to see which months best match.

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Top El Salvador destinations

Below are the temperatures expected today at popular countries, regions and places in El Salvador. Select a destination to compare today's forecast with average weather conditions.

• 86
  La Libertad
• 84
  Santa Ana
• 82
  San Salvador
• 66
  San Miguel

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• La Libertad
• San Miguel
• San Salvador
• Santa Ana

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The weather guide for El Salvador (San Salvador) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia) & today's weather forecast provided by meteoblue. Find out more about our data sources.

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El Salvador weather overview

El Salvador is a tiny country in Central America sandwiched between Guatemala and Honduras. Its Pacific coastline is its hottest, wettest and most humid region with a heavy rainy season between May and October. There is little rain for the rest of the year. Cooler, crisper conditions are to be found up in the mountains but temperatures everywhere are high throughout the year.

What to pack for El Salvador weather

Take light cotton clothing for the coast, warmer attire if you are planning a trip to the mountain (which can be chilly after sundown) and go prepared for the rainy season.

More about El Salvador

Explore our complete guide to El Salvador with the latest travel advice for travellers and holidaymakers including official updates and local travel tips for El Salvador.

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El Salvador essential information

Below is a beginner's guide to El Salvador with essential travel facts such as dominant language spoken, typical flight time from the UK and the local currency. You can also check whether visas are required and what plug adapter you need to pack.

Travelling to El Salvador?

Discover where to book holidays, flights, hotels and more from popular travel providers for your trip to El Salvador in 2026/2027.

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Holidays to El Salvador

Expedia Compare and book holidays, flights, hotels, car hire and more on this trusted website covering global destinations.

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Tours to El Salvador

	Explore! Adventure travel company offering authentic experiences for small groups to over 100 countries including El Salvador.
	G Adventures Award-winning adventure travel brand specialising in small-group tours, safaris and expeditions across all seven continents.

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Flights to El Salvador

	Iberia Spain's biggest airline serving over 140 cities in Europe, the Americas, Africa, Asia and the Middle East.
	KLM The Netherland's national flag carrier and the world's largest airline. Serves 170 international destinations via Amsterdam.
	eDreams Leading European OTA offering thousands of flights and hotels across 40,000 destinations including El Salvador.
	KAYAK Search and compare flights, hotels, car hire and package holidays through this award-winning travel search engine.
	Kiwi.com Global OTA and search engine specialising in affordable flights, hotels and car hire across worldwide destinations including El Salvador.

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Hotels in El Salvador

	IHG Leading global hotel group with a portfolio of international brands including Holiday Inn, Crowne Plaza and more.
	Barcelo Spanish hotel chain with 90+ years of experience. Accommodation locations include Spain, Mexico and the UAE.
	Marriott The world's largest hotel company with a portfolio of 30+ brands and almost 9,600 properties across 143 countries.
	Agoda One of the world's largest online travel platforms with a network of over 6 million hotels. Plus flights, activities and more.
	Booking.com Leading global OTA founded in Amsterdam. Offers worldwide accommodation, flights, car hire, activities and more.
	Hotels.com Part of Expedia Group, this major OTA offers deals and discounts on hotel rooms worldwide including in El Salvador.
	Priceline Leading OTA for discounted flights, hotels, cruises, car hire, experiences and packages worldwide including in El Salvador.
	Trivago Global travel brand and metasearch engine that compares accommodation prices across different online booking sites.

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Accommodation in El Salvador

	Hostelworld Leading global OTA for hostels and budget accommodation worldwide. Perfect for travellers looking to connect.
	VRBO Owned by Expedia Group, this online holiday marketplace offers a unique selection of 2+ million homes worldwide.

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Things to do in El Salvador

	Viator The world's largest online marketplace for tours, activities and attractions. Owned by Tripadvisor.
	Get Your Guide Major global marketplace specialising in travel experiences. Covers tours and attractions across six continents.

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Car hire in El Salvador

	Carrentals.co.uk Car rental price comparison website. Offers 24,000+ pick-up locations and free cancellation.
	KAYAK Leading global travel search engine for finding and comparing flights, hotels, car hire and more.

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Money transfers to El Salvador

	Wise.com
	World Remit

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Airport taxis for El Salvador

Hoppa

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eSIMs for El Salvador

	Amigo
	Airalo
	Holafly
	Roamless

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El Salvador travel deals

Check out the latest deals, discount codes and special offers on holidays, flights, hotels and more for El Salvador in 2026/2027. Pay low deposits and save with last minute holidays, early bird offers and free kids places where available.

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El Salvador travel advice

Check the latest travel advice and guidance on visiting El Salvador from official government sources (in english) from around the world including entry requirements and travel restrictions.

• UK traveller advice for El Salvador - UK FCDO
• Irish traveller advice for El Salvador - Department of Foreign Affairs, Ireland
• Canadian travel advice for El Salvador - Government of Canada
• US travel advisories for El Salvador - US Department of State
• Safe travel advisories for El Salvador - Ministry of Foreign Affairs, New Zealand
• Smarter traveller advice for El Salvador - Department of Foreign Affairs, Australia

Learn more about the current safety and security risks from terrorism, natural disasters and more. Read about the local laws and customs to consider when travelling around El Salvador.

Note: UK FCDO - UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

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El Salvador travel health

Find out more about staying safe when travelling to El Salvador with the latest guidance on required vaccinations and recommended medication to take with you.

• Vaccines & medicines for El Salvador - CDC
• Health & vaccinations for El Salvador - TravelHealthPro, NaTHNac
• How to stay safe & healthy in El Salvador - Fit for Travel, Public Health Scotland

Check out the general travel tips for staying safe and healthy in El Salvador, risks of preventable diseases and what to pack.

Note: CDC - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

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El Salvador travel features

Do you want to learn more about El Salvador? Read our latest features covering travel tips and insider destination guides on where to go and what to do in El Salvador.

We don't currently have any travel features on El Salvador. Discover more about holiday destinations around the world with this selection of general travel articles.

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El Salvador FAQs

Read our frequently asked questions about travelling to El Salvador including the current entry restrictions, driving side, electrical plugs used and much more.

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