El Salvador lies on the Pacific coast of Central America. It is a small country, which lies between 13 degrees and 14 degrees north. El Salvador’s Climate can be termed tropical. Throughout the year the country experiences a tropical climate. El Salvador’s tropical climate is influenced by its location in the tropical zone.
The country has two seasons dry season (November to April) and a wet season (May – October). The climate of El Salvador is generally warm. In the dry season, there is very less rainfall but during rainy seasons heavy showers take place. El Salvador’s interior regions remain dry throughout the year. The maximum temperature of El Salvador is 32 degrees C and the minimum temperature is 18 degrees C.
The variation of El Salvador’s temperature takes place mainly with altitudes and records fewer seasonal changes. The temperature of Pacific lowlands is hot throughout whereas the mountainous regions and central plateau comparatively experience much moderate climate. “Invierno” or the rainy season starts from the months of May and extends till October. During this time the country gets the annual rainfall. The average rainfall in the mountains facing the southern side can be 200 cm.
The central plateau gets much lesser amounts of rainfall. Low pressure over the Pacific Ocean often brings precipitation during the rainy season. During the rainy season, the country experiences heavy thunderstorms in the afternoons.
The Northeast trade winds are common during the months of November to April.
El Salvador’s Climate can be named tropical as its location in the tropical zone influences its climate.
