Metropolitan Cathedral of San Salvador
The Metropolitan Cathedral of San Salvador is a Catholic cathedral in San Salvador, El Salvador. Completed in 1999, the structure features eclectic architecture and is dedicated to Jesus Christ.
Planning a visit
The dry season, lasting from December through March, offers the most favorable weather for visiting. During these months, daily highs reach about 28 °C to 30 °C with minimal rainfall. The rainy season begins in April and peaks between June and October, when monthly rainfall ranges from approximately 235 mm to 398 mm, occurring on 25 to 29 days each month. The cathedral is open daily from 8 AM to noon and from 2 PM to 5 PM.
The cathedral is located in the center of San Salvador. The nearest airport is Ilopango International Airport, 8 km away, while the larger El Salvador International Airport Saint Óscar Arnulfo Romero y Galdámez is 32 km away. You can combine a visit with nearby locations such as the National Palace, located 0.1 km away, or the Monumento al Divino Salvador del Mundo, 3.6 km away. Archaeological sites like Joya de Cerén and Cihuatán are located 22.9 km and 31.6 km away, respectively.
Weather by month
The warmest month is March, with an average high of 30 °C. The wettest is September, with about 398 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 29 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 |
| Average low, °C | 18 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 18 |
| Rainfall, mm | 2 | 4 | 11 | 44 | 198 | 337 | 367 | 345 | 398 | 235 | 41 | 9 |
| Rainy days | 2 | 2 | 5 | 13 | 25 | 27 | 25 | 28 | 29 | 26 | 13 | 3 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
