El Tunco, El Salvador: What to pack, what to wear, and when to go [2022]

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Traveling to El Tunco, El Salvador? If you're planning to go to El Tunco, I have some important information about when to go, what to wear, and what to pack.

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Hi! I'm Dev. I've traveled all over the world and in my travels, I have made many packing lists. In this series, my team and I have compiled the most useful information, as well as things we couldn't live without, to help you plan your trip.


When to go to El Tunco, El Salvador

Based on the climate and weather in El Tunco, the best time to go is June. See below for details.

Important essentials for El Tunco, El Salvador

Here are some general tips on what to wear in El Tunco, as well as several items to remember to pack when traveling there.

COVID-19 ESSENTIALS FOR 2022


  • Travel disinfecting wipes

    Use these to sanitize plane and hotel surfaces.


  • N95 masks to use in crowded airports

    These N95 masks provide the best level of COVID-19 protection available.


  • A vaccine card protector

    Vaccine cards can wear out. An unreadable vaccine card can cause severe consequences. This vaccine card protector helps avoid that.


  • Travel insurance

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  • Hand sanitizer

    This hand sanitizer is an easy-to-carry plane-friendly choice.


  • Kids' KN95 masks

    N95 masks don't exist for kids. These are a good alternative (and can also be used by adults if N95 masks are not available).

General health necessities

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What to wear/what to pack for El Tunco, El Salvador by month

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January

Traveling to El Tunco in January, you will notice that it is hot. Expect it to rain most days. Daytime temperatures are in the low 80s F (high 20s C).

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February

In February, El Tunco is extremely warm. Temperatures routinely are in the 80s F (high 20s C) range. At night, lows are in the 60s F (high 10s C). This is also a rainy time for El Tunco, with more than half of the days of the month having rain. In February, humidity reaches as high as 50%.

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March

If you visit El Tunco during March, you will probably see that it can be sweltering. Temperatures tend to hover around the 80s F (low 30s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the high 60s F (high 10s C). Humidity is generally between 50 and 60% during the day. In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain most days.

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April

April in this region can be sweltering. Temperatures average in the high 80s F (low 30s C) during the day. It rains about two thirds of the time.

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May

May in El Tunco is pretty consistently hot. The rain can amount to several inches/centimeters. During this time, temperatures average in the 80s F (high 20s C), although night temperatures can dip into the 60s F (high 10s C).

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June

If you are traveling to El Tunco in June, you will notice that it is pretty consistently hot and somewhat stormy. Expect it to rain regularly. Daytime temperatures are in the low 80s F (high 20s C).

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July

If you vacation in El Tunco during July, you might find that it is extremely warm and somewhat stormy. Temperatures tend to hover around the low 80s F (high 20s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the high 60s F (low 20s C). Humidity is generally between 60 and 70% during the day. In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain 5-10 days this month.

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August

August in El Tunco is extremely warm and very stormy. The rain can amount to several inches/centimeters. During this time, temperatures average in the low 70s F (low 20s C) to low 80s F (high 20s C), although night temperatures can dip into the 60s F (high 10s C).

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September

September in El Tunco is pretty consistently hot and very stormy. The rain can amount to several inches/centimeters. During this time, temperatures average in the low 70s F (low 20s C) to low 80s F (high 20s C), although night temperatures can dip into the 60s F (high 10s C).

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October

October in El Tunco is hot and somewhat stormy. The rain can amount to several inches/centimeters. During this time, temperatures average in the low 80s F (high 20s C), although night temperatures can dip into the 60s F (high 10s C).

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November

November in El Tunco is hot. The rain can amount to several inches/centimeters. During this time, temperatures average in the low 80s F (high 20s C), although night temperatures can dip into the 60s F (high 10s C).

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December

In December, El Tunco is hot. Temperatures routinely are in the low 80s F (high 20s C) and regularly jump into the 80s F (low 30s C) range. At night, lows are in the 60s F (high 10s C). This is also a rainy time for El Tunco, with more than half of the days of the month having rain. In December, humidity reaches as high as 60%.

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Activities for El Tunco, El Salvador

Here are some activity recommendations and activity-specific packing tips for El Tunco.

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