March weather forecast
El Salvador

The month of March in El Salvador represents the tail end of the dry season, with temperatures continuing to hover between 20°C (68°F) to 30°C (86°F), similar to the preceding months of January and February. Coastal areas and lower altitudes continue to experience the higher end of this temperature spectrum, while regions at higher altitudes, such as the elevated city of Santa Ana, typically experience slightly cooler conditions.

In San Salvador, the capital city of El Salvador, temperatures in March tend to average around 26°C (78.8°F), slightly warmer than the earlier months. Similarly, in Santa Ana, temperatures average about 24°C (75.2°F), showing a slight increase from the preceding months due to the approaching warmer season.

March starts to see a slight increase in rainfall compared to February, especially towards the end of the month. Though the volume of rainfall remains relatively low, the increase signals the slow transition towards the rainy season, which fully commences in May. Despite the small increase in rainfall, March largely maintains the dry and sunny weather characteristic of the dry season in El Salvador.

Moving from February to March, visitors can expect slightly warmer temperatures, particularly in the latter half of the month. While rainfall remains at a minimum, the chance of encountering a rare shower begins to increase as the month progresses. The climate remains suitable for outdoor activities and exploration of the country's cities and natural landscapes.

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• San Salvador - March »
  With an average relative humidity of 62%, March is the least humid month in San Salvador, El Salvador. March is San Salvador's warmest month, registering average high temperatures of 32.6°C (90.7°F) and lows of 21.1°C (70°F).
• Santa Ana - March »
  The least humid month in Santa Ana is March, with an average relative humidity of 63%. The arrival of March in Santa Ana brings an average high-temperature of a still hot 32.4°C (90.3°F), closely following the temperature pattern of February.
• San Miguel - March »
  San Miguel experiences peak temperatures, averaging a high-temperature of 34°C (93.2°F) during March and April. The height of temperatures in San Miguel is seen during March and April, averaging a high-temperature of 34°C (93.2°F).
• Soyapango - March »
  Soyapango sees the average highest temperatures during the months of March and April, peaking at 33.4°C (92.1°F). On the first day of March in Soyapango sunrise is at 06:12 and sunset at 18:05.
• Santa Tecla - March »
  The hot but comfortable weather in Santa Tecla offers a delightful environment in March and paves the way for the peak of summer the following month. Santa Tecla witnesses its peak temperatures during March and April, when the average high-temperature reaches 32.2°C (90°F).
• Mejicanos - March »
  The least humid month in Mejicanos, El Salvador, is March, with an average relative humidity of 62%. Mejicanos's warmest month, March, generally records average temperatures ranging from a high of 32.6°C (90.7°F) to a low of 21.1°C (70°F).
• Apopa - March »
  The months of March and April bring the highest temperatures in Apopa averaging a high of 33.4°C (92.1°F). March is the least humid month in Apopa, with an average relative humidity of 61%.
• Delgado - March »
  The least humid month in Delgado is March, with an average relative humidity of 61%. The month of March continues the trend of increasing temperatures in Delgado, El Salvador.
• Ahuachapan - March »
  March takes the heat a notch higher in Ahuachapan, without any notable rainfall, which is a contrast to the rain-soaked months in the second quarter. With an average relative humidity of 63%, March is the least humid month in Ahuachapan.
• Ilopango - March »
  The months of March and April are noted for their peak temperatures in Ilopango with an average high-temperature of 33.4°C (92.1°F). In Ilopango during March, the rain falls for 6.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 6mm (0.24") of precipitation.
• San Marcos - March »
  The least humid month in San Marcos is March, with an average relative humidity of 61%. The warmest period in San Marcos, El Salvador, is usually observed in March and April, with the average high-temperature peaking at 33.4°C (92.1°F).