Antiguo Cuscatlán in Spring
In spring (March, April and May), Antiguo Cuscatlán sees average daytime highs around 32°C and overnight lows near 22°C, with 281 mm of rain over about 39 wet days across the season. It is the warmest season of the year and the 3rd-wettest season.
Over the season highs ease from about 33°C in early March to 30°C by late May. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 42% of the time across spring, and the air most often feels muggy.
Spring is Antiguo Cuscatlán's 3rd-best season to visit on our travel score. For the whole year in context, see Antiguo Cuscatlán's year-round climate.
- Avg daytime high
- 32°C
- warmest season of the year
- Avg overnight low
- 22°C
- Rainfall
- 281 mm
- 39 wet days
- Avg wind
- 5 km/h
- Travel score
- 3.6
- 3rd-best season
- Months
- Mar · Apr · May
Temperature in Antiguo Cuscatlán in Spring
Over the season highs ease from about 33°C in early March to 30°C by late May.
A typical spring day in Antiguo Cuscatlán reaches about 32°C and drops to 22°C overnight. The warmest of the three months is March, the coolest March.
How spring really feels in Antiguo Cuscatlán
Once humidity and wind are folded in, spring brings about 92 days that feel above 32°C and 0 that feel at or below 0°C.
The story in spring is heat — humidity pushes the afternoon "feels like" well above the raw temperature.
Antiguo Cuscatlán weather by month
How the three spring months (March, April and May) compare with the rest of the year — the season's months are highlighted.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32° / 20° | 2 | 0.6 | 11.3 | 5.5 |
| Feb | 33° / 20° | 2 | 0.5 | 11.5 | 4.9 |
| Mar | 33° / 21° | 10 | 2.9 | 11.9 | 4.3 |
| Apr | 33° / 22° | 50 | 11.3 | 12.3 | 3.7 |
| May | 31° / 22° | 222 | 24.9 | 12.6 | 2.9 |
| Jun | 30° / 22° | 248 | 26.3 | 12.8 | 2.9 |
| Jul | 31° / 22° | 186 | 22.3 | 12.7 | 3.1 |
| Aug | 31° / 22° | 230 | 26 | 12.5 | 2.9 |
| Sep | 30° / 22° | 303 | 28.4 | 12.1 | 2.8 |
| Oct | 29° / 21° | 232 | 23.3 | 11.7 | 3.6 |
| Nov | 31° / 20° | 45 | 7.6 | 11.4 | 5.1 |
| Dec | 31° / 20° | 7 | 1.4 | 11.2 | 5.6 |
Cloud cover in Spring
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 42% of the time across spring.
Chance of precipitation in Spring
Antiguo Cuscatlán gets around 281 mm of rain over 39 wet days across spring. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Humidity in Spring
Most of spring feels muggy — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
Wind in Spring
Winds average 5 km/h across spring.
Sunrise & sunset in Spring
Daylight runs from about 11 h 42 min in early March to 12 h 42 min by late May. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Solar energy in Spring
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day across spring, about 5.9 kWh/m².
Hazard calendar for Antiguo Cuscatlán
In spring, Antiguo Cuscatlán overlaps its monsoon season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.
Antiguo Cuscatlán sits in the Atlantic hurricane belt; the season peaks August–October.
Antiguo Cuscatlán's monsoon runs May–October, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is spring a good time to visit Antiguo Cuscatlán?
Our two travel scores rate spring for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal), averaged across the three months.
spring is a weaker month for outdoor sightseeing in Antiguo Cuscatlán. The water and warmth also suit a beach or pool day.
What to pack for Antiguo Cuscatlán in Spring
From spring's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In spring, Antiguo Cuscatlán sees daytime highs around 32°C and nights near 22°C. Pack light clothes, rain gear and sun protection. About 39 days see rain.
Sea temperature near Antiguo Cuscatlán in Spring
The nearest coast averages about 29°C across spring — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea at the nearest coast (about 35 km away) is warmest in August at about 30°C and coldest in January near 28°C.
The water stays above 20°C all year — warm enough for a swim any month.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea temperature (°C) | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 |
| Comfort | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical |
| Sea temperature (°C) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 28 | Tropical |
| Feb | 28 | Tropical |
| Mar | 29 | Tropical |
| Apr | 29 | Tropical |
| May | 30 | Tropical |
| Jun | 30 | Tropical |
| Jul | 30 | Tropical |
| Aug | 30 | Tropical |
| Sep | 30 | Tropical |
| Oct | 29 | Tropical |
| Nov | 29 | Tropical |
| Dec | 29 | Tropical |
UV index in Antiguo Cuscatlán in Spring
Clear-sky midday UV across spring averages around 13 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Antiguo Cuscatlán peaks around March 21 at about 13 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 12 at about 9 (very high).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — every month of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 9 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 9 |
| Level | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | Very high |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 9 | Very high |
| Feb | 13 | Extreme |
| Mar | 13 | Extreme |
| Apr | 13 | Extreme |
| May | 12 | Extreme |
| Jun | 13 | Extreme |
| Jul | 12 | Extreme |
| Aug | 12 | Extreme |
| Sep | 11 | Extreme |
| Oct | 11 | Extreme |
| Nov | 9 | Very high |
| Dec | 9 | Very high |
Air quality in Antiguo Cuscatlán in Spring
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where spring falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Antiguo Cuscatlán is worst in April — around 43 µg/m³ PM2.5 (poor), about 1.6× the cleanest month (September, 26 µg/m³).
Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 34 | 35 | 35 | 43 | 40 | 27 | 30 | 27 | 26 | 29 | 35 | 36 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | Poor | Poor | Poor | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Poor |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 34 | Moderate |
| Feb | 35 | Moderate |
| Mar | 35 | Poor |
| Apr | 43 | Poor |
| May | 40 | Poor |
| Jun | 27 | Moderate |
| Jul | 30 | Moderate |
| Aug | 27 | Moderate |
| Sep | 26 | Moderate |
| Oct | 29 | Moderate |
| Nov | 35 | Moderate |
| Dec | 36 | Poor |
Where is Antiguo Cuscatlán?
Antiguo Cuscatlán sits at 13.7°N, 89.3°W, 891 m above sea level, in El Salvador. The nearest listed city is Santa Tecla, 4.0 km away.
Topography around Antiguo Cuscatlán
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Antiguo Cuscatlán.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Antiguo Cuscatlán has significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 308 m around an average of 909 m above sea level; within 16 km, very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 1,823 m; within 80 km, extreme variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 2,652 m.
The land around Antiguo Cuscatlán is covered by trees (57%) and artificial surfaces (41%) within 3 km, trees (79%) within 16 km, and trees (45%), water (26%) and grassland (20%) within 80 km.
El Salvador travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 1
- Exercise Normal Precautions
- Power plugs
- Type A / B
- 115 V · 60 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 41% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $5,767
- 2025
- Happiness
- 6.6 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Homicide rate
- 7.9
- per 100k, 2022
- Road deaths
- 20.9
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- Upper middle
- World Bank
- English
- Moderate
- EF EPI 523
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Antiguo Cuscatlán (13.6649°, -89.2532°, elevation 891 m), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google.