Sonsonate weather
At 4:30 PM local time it was clear and 28°C (82°F). Light rain for 3 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.6 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out. Best months for weather: Nov–Apr. Sonsonate sits 231 m (758 ft) above sea level, which keeps it cooler than the coast. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Sonsonate, Sonsonate Department, El Salvador.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 5%
- Chance of rain
- 24%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Light rain for 3 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.6 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Nov–AprOff season May–Oct
About Sonsonate weather
Is it raining in Sonsonate right now?
No. It’s clear and 28° right now. Light rain for 3 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.6 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out.
What’s the weather like in Sonsonate this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 29–34° and lows of 21–23°. Rain is likely on 6 of 7 days (Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday). The driest day looks like Saturday.
Has it been raining in Sonsonate lately?
In the past 7 days, Sonsonate had 1 rainy day and 3.2 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Sonsonate?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket, light, breathable clothes and sunscreen.
Sonsonate weather by month
When is the best time to visit Sonsonate?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Sonsonate is Nov–Apr, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. May–Oct tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 29°C (83°F) in September to 31°C (87°F) in April.
What is the rainiest month in Sonsonate?
September is the wettest month, with about 288 mm (11.3 in) of rain on average. January is the driest, with about 4 mm (0.2 in).
What is the hottest month in Sonsonate?
April is the warmest, with average highs of 31°C (87°F) and lows of 27°C (80°F). September is the coolest, with highs of 29°C (83°F) and lows of 26°C (79°F).
Does Sonsonate have a rainy season?
Yes. May–Oct is the rainy season (150 mm or more a month), while Nov–Apr is usually dry (under 60 mm).
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months