January weather forecast
El Salvador

January is well within the dry season in El Salvador, making it one of the driest months of the year. The weather during this time is typically warm and sunny, with average daily temperatures ranging from 20°C (68°F) to 30°C (86°F). Coastal areas and lower altitudes tend to lean towards the higher end of this range, whereas higher altitudes experience slightly cooler temperatures.

Two of the most notable cities, San Salvador, the capital, and Santa Ana, experience mild and comfortable climates in January. In San Salvador, the average temperature typically stays around 25°C (77°F), providing a comfortable urban environment. Santa Ana, with its higher altitude, witnesses slightly lower temperatures, averaging 23°C (73.4°F).

January in El Salvador is characterized by its consistent weather, with little fluctuation in temperature or precipitation. The country experiences virtually no rainfall in this month, making it significantly drier than December, which still sees some residual rainfall from the rainy season. Likewise, January is typically drier than February, which, although still within the dry season, can start to see a slight increase in precipitation as it approaches the onset of the rainy season in May.

The temperatures in January are also slightly cooler than in December, and marginally warmer than in February, making this month a comfortable period for visitors seeking to avoid the most extreme heat. However, it is essential to note that the difference in temperature between these months is relatively minor due to the tropical savanna climate of El Salvador, which ensures consistently warm temperatures throughout the year.

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• San Salvador - January »
  The month with the least rainfall in San Salvador is January, when the rain falls for 1.9 days and typically collects 1mm (0.04") of precipitation. The months with the lowest UV index in San Salvador are January, May, June, August through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6.
• Santa Ana - January »
  The month with the least rainfall in Santa Ana is January, when the rain falls for 1.9 days and typically collects 2mm (0.08") of precipitation. The month with the least rainfall in Santa Ana is January, when the rain falls for 1.9 days and typically collects 2mm (0.08") of precipitation.
• San Miguel - January »
  On the last day of January, in San Miguel, sunrise is at 06:19 and sunset at 17:52 CST. In San Miguel in January, during 3 rainfall days, 2mm (0.08") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Soyapango - January »
  The month with the least rainfall in Soyapango is January, when the rain falls for 2.3 days and typically collects 2mm (0.08") of precipitation. The month with the least rainfall in Soyapango is January, when the rain falls for 2.3 days and typically collects 2mm (0.08") of precipitation.
• Santa Tecla - January »
  The commencement of January in Santa Tecla notes an average high-temperature of a tropical 30.3°C (86.5°F), exhibiting little difference from the previous month. Santa Tecla marks a considerable descent from the daytime apex, as the average temperature dips to a moderate 15.3°C (59.5°F) at night throughout January.
• Mejicanos - January »
  The months with the lowest UV index in Mejicanos are January, May, June, August through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6. On the first day of January in Mejicanos, El Salvador, sunrise is at 06:20 and sunset at 17:40.
• Apopa - January »
  The month with the least rainfall in Apopa, El Salvador, is January, when the rain falls for 2.3 days and typically collects 2mm (0.08") of precipitation. On the last day of January, in Apopa sunrise is at 06:24 and sunset at 17:56 CST.
• Delgado - January »
  The month with the least rainfall in Delgado is January, when the rain falls for 2.3 days and typically collects 2mm (0.08") of precipitation. On the last day of January, in Delgado sunrise is at 06:23 and sunset at 17:56 CST.
• Ahuachapan - January »
  January and December, with an average of 7.7h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in Ahuachapan. January, February, May through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the lowest UV index in Ahuachapan.
• Ilopango - January »
  The month with the least rainfall in Ilopango is January, when the rain falls for 2.3 days and typically collects 2mm (0.08") of precipitation. The average heat index, which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in January is estimated at 36°C (96.8°F).
• San Marcos - January »
  The month with the least rainfall in San Marcos is January, when the rain falls for 2.3 days and typically collects 2mm (0.08") of precipitation. The months with the least sunshine in San Marcos, El Salvador, are January and December, with an average of 7.7h of sunshine.