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

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Traveling to Santa Tecla, El Salvador? If you're planning to go to Santa Tecla, this is 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 Santa Tecla, El Salvador

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

Important essentials for Santa Tecla, El Salvador

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

COVID-19 ESSENTIALS FOR 2022


  • 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).


  • 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 you can have.


  • A vaccine card protector

    Vaccine cards can become worn. An unreadable vaccine card may result in severe consequences. This vaccine card protector helps stop that.


  • Travel insurance

    If you or a companion get COVID-19, your amazing trip can be ruined. Good travel insurance can help. See plans


  • Hand sanitizer

    This hand sanitizer is a good TSA-friendly product.

General health necessities

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

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January

If you are traveling to Santa Tecla in January, you will notice that it is pretty consistently hot. Expect it to rain most days. Daytime temperatures are in the low 80s F (high 20s C).

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February

If you vacation in Santa Tecla during February, you are likely to find that it is hot. Temperatures tend to hover around the 80s F (high 20s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the 60s F (high 10s C). Humidity is generally between 40 and 50% during the day. In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain about two thirds of the time.

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March

If you are traveling to Santa Tecla in March, you will notice that it is consistently hot. Expect it to rain most days. Daytime temperatures are in the 80s F (low 30s C).

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April

If you visit Santa Tecla during April, you might see that it is extremely hot. Temperatures tend to hover around the high 80s F (low 30s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the low 70s F (low 20s C). Humidity is generally between 50 and 60% during the day. In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain about two thirds of the time.

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May

May is hot. Temperatures average in the 80s F (high 20s C) during the day. It rains a bit less than half of the time.

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June

June for Santa Tecla is extremely warm and somewhat stormy. Temperatures average in the low 80s F (high 20s C) during the day. It rains regularly.

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July

If you go to Santa Tecla in July, you will notice that it is pretty consistently hot and somewhat stormy. Expect it to rain a bit less than half of the time. Daytime temperatures are in the low 80s F (high 20s C).

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August

August is extremely warm and very stormy. Temperatures average in the low 80s F (high 20s C) during the day. It rains a bit less than half of the time.

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September

September in Santa Tecla is pretty consistently hot and very stormy. Temperatures average in the low 80s F (high 20s C) during the day. It rains a bit less than half of the time.

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October

October in Santa Tecla is hot and somewhat 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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November

November in Santa Tecla is pretty consistently 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

December is pretty consistently hot. Temperatures average in the low 80s F (high 20s C) during the day. It rains about two thirds of the time.

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Activities for Santa Tecla, El Salvador

Here are some activity recommendations and activity-specific packing tips for Santa Tecla.

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