🇧🇿 Belize City vs San Salvador 🇸🇻

Belize City, Belize vs San Salvador, El Salvador — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. San Salvador is the warmer of the two — about 1 degree warmer on average across the year. San Salvador is drier, with roughly 69 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇧🇿 Belize City🇸🇻 San Salvador
Avg annual high28°C29°C
Hottest monthAugust (30°C)March (31°C)
Coldest monthJanuary (22°C low)January (19°C low)
Rainy days / year320251
SnowRareRare
Best months to visitJanuary, February, DecemberJanuary, February, December

🇧🇿 Belize City

Best around January, February, December. Hottest in August (30°C), coldest lows in January (22°C).

🇸🇻 San Salvador

Best around January, February, December. Hottest in March (31°C), coldest lows in January (19°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is Belize City or San Salvador warmer?

San Salvador is warmer overall, averaging about 1 degree higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Belize City or San Salvador?

Belize City is rainier — San Salvador sees about 69 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Belize City vs San Salvador?

Belize City is best around January, February, December; San Salvador is best around January, February, December.

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