Cihuatán
Cihuatán is an archaeological site in the Aguilares area of El Salvador. It is one of the 7 most looked-up sights in the country on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The driest months are January, February, March, and December, when rainfall is low. Between May and October, the site experiences significant rain, with September having the highest monthly rainfall at about 198 mm and the most rainy days. Temperatures are warm throughout the year, with daily highs ranging from 31 °C to 36 °C.
Cihuatán is 32 km from San Salvador. The nearest airport is Ilopango International Airport, located 32 km away, while El Salvador International Airport Saint Óscar Arnulfo Romero y Galdámez is 61 km from the site. Travelers can combine a visit here with other nearby locations such as Joya de Cerén, which is 26.8 km away, or the Metropolitan Cathedral of San Salvador, located 31.6 km away. Other nearby sights include the National Palace, Monumento al Divino Salvador del Mundo, and Cerro El Pital.
Weather by month
The warmest month is April, with an average high of 36 °C. The wettest is September, with about 198 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 33 | 34 | 35 | 36 | 34 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 32 |
| Average low, °C | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 21 |
| Rainfall, mm | 1 | 1 | 5 | 20 | 88 | 166 | 161 | 150 | 198 | 100 | 17 | 4 |
| Rainy days | 3 | 3 | 5 | 11 | 23 | 27 | 24 | 27 | 29 | 24 | 13 | 5 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
