When to go · San Miguel
San Miguel in May
Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: May–Oct (rainy season, check).
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Temperature
- 33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C) / 23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 12
- Crowds
- Low
- El Salvador overall
- Prices
- Low
- El Salvador overall
Verdict
Listed as a month to avoid: May–Oct (rainy season, check).
Is another month better than May?
May is rated avoid. These months rate higher:
- NovemberGreatInside San Miguel's best window: Nov–Apr (dry season, carnival).
- DecemberGreatInside San Miguel's best window: Nov–Apr (dry season, carnival).
- JanuaryGreatInside San Miguel's best window: Nov–Apr (dry season, carnival).
- FebruaryGreatInside San Miguel's best window: Nov–Apr (dry season, carnival).
Weather in May
- San MiguelHighs around 33 °C (91 °F), lows around 23 °C (73 °F), rain on about 12 daysHighs around 91 °F (33 °C), lows around 73 °F (23 °C), rain on about 12 days
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · El Salvador overall
- Low
- Prices · El Salvador overall
- Low
El Salvador overall: Rains begin; surf picks up.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in San Miguel, side by side.
Verdict
May: Avoid
Jan: Great (better)
Daytime high
May: 33 °C (91 °F)91 °F (33 °C)
Jan: 33 °C (91 °F)91 °F (33 °C)
Night low
May: 23 °C (73 °F)73 °F (23 °C)
Jan: 21 °C (70 °F)70 °F (21 °C)
Rain days
May: 12
Jan: 1 (better)
Crowds
May: Low
Jan: Medium
Prices
May: Low
Jan: Medium
Festivals listed
May: 0
Jan: 0
May: Listed as a month to avoid: May–Oct (rainy season, check).
January: Inside San Miguel's best window: Nov–Apr (dry season, carnival).
San Miguel: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen
- A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast