Where to stay in San Salvador

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Getting there

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Weather in San Salvador

Sat ☁️ 31° 26° 💧7%
Sun ☁️ 32° 25° 💧9%
Mon 🌦️ 29° 27° 💧26%
Tue ⛈️ 29° 28° 💧6%
Wed ☁️ 29° 28° 💧1%
Thu 🌦️ 30° 28° 💧10%
Fri 🌦️ 29° 28° 💧2%

In Jul, San Salvador typically sees ~29°C daytime highs and 9 rainy days.

Best time to visit San Salvador — climate

Jan: ~24°C daytime, 5 rainy days 24° JanFeb: ~25°C daytime, 6 rainy days 25° FebMar: ~25°C daytime, 11 rainy days 25° MarApr: ~25°C daytime, 6 rainy days 25° AprMay: ~27°C daytime, 2 rainy days 27° MayJun: ~28°C daytime, 10 rainy days 28° JunJul: ~29°C daytime, 9 rainy days 29° JulAug: ~30°C daytime, 15 rainy days 30° AugSep: ~30°C daytime, 19 rainy days 30° SepOct: ~28°C daytime, 20 rainy days 28° OctNov: ~27°C daytime, 10 rainy days 27° NovDec: ~26°C daytime, 12 rainy days 26° Dec

Things to do in San Salvador

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About San Salvador

San Salvador is the capital city of El Salvador, approximately in the center of the country in a valley near the base of the San Salvador volcano. It provides a good base for exploring the rest of the country as it's a transportation hub, with most major roads running through it due to its central location. Spending a few days exploring this cosmopolitan and internationally-conscious city can be a rewarding experience.

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Round out the trip

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