Temperature
Hot by day, warm at night.
87°Ftypical May high
Typical range
May climate
May in El Tunco
El Salvador · Central America
Hot days and some sun. Humid air is the main drawback.
Some tradeoffs
Early to mid
Daytime high
87°F
Lows around 78°F
Rain
Rain most days
Sun
11 h/day
Air feel
Very humid
Sea temp
86°F
Great for swimming
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Best
Precipitation
It rains on most days, with a mix of brief and longer spells. About 23 wet days, more than in most months.
74%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
Cloudier spells limit sunshine.
10.8 hMay sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Very humid air is a major factor this month.
50%May Heat feel
Easy airWarm airHot airHumid airVery humid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In May, afternoons feel about 93° and nights feel near 86°.
WarmHotNight hours
Clear sky
Mostly cloudy skies this month.
28%May Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in May.
4 mphMay Calm
Sea temperature
86°FMay sea temp
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical May day
May late afternoons are around 84°F, easing to about 82°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning84°F
Feels 92°F
Rain25%
Cloud70%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityModerate
Midday86°F
Feels 93°F
Rain47%
Cloud71%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon84°F
Feels 92°F
Rain43%
Cloud70%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityModerate
Early evening82°F
Feels 91°F
Rain27%
Cloud69%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityMinimal
Best windowData tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% | Sea°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 87 | 75 | 0.1 | 0 | 11.0 | 64 | 83 |
| Feb | 88 | 76 | 0.1 | 1 | 11.3 | 65 | 83 |
| Mar | 89 | 76 | 0.3 | 2 | 11.8 | 66 | 84 |
| Apr | 89 | 78 | 1.6 | 9 | 11.9 | 72 | 85 |
| May | 87 | 78 | 8.3 | 23 | 10.8 | 80 | 86 |
| Jun | 86 | 77 | 11.0 | 26 | 10.0 | 83 | 85 |
| Jul | 87 | 78 | 7.7 | 21 | 10.9 | 79 | 85 |
| Aug | 86 | 78 | 9.9 | 26 | 10.6 | 81 | 86 |
| Sep | 85 | 77 | 12.7 | 28 | 9.7 | 84 | 85 |
| Oct | 85 | 77 | 11.2 | 24 | 9.6 | 82 | 85 |
| Nov | 87 | 76 | 2.4 | 8 | 10.6 | 72 | 85 |
| Dec | 87 | 76 | 0.2 | 1 | 10.9 | 66 | 84 |
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jun 1, 2026
Data & methodology