Tazumal
Tazumal is an archaeological site located in Chalchuapa, El Salvador. This site displays Maya architecture and is the most looked-up sight in the country on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The dry season, lasting from November through March, offers the most pleasant conditions for visiting. During this period, rainfall is minimal, ranging from 2 mm to 34 mm, and temperatures remain comfortable between 17 °C and 30 °C. The rainy season, which begins in April and peaks between June and October, sees significant precipitation, with up to 29 rainy days in September.
Tazumal is situated 61 km from the capital, San Salvador. The nearest airport is Ilopango International Airport, located 67 km away, while El Salvador International Airport Saint Óscar Arnulfo Romero y Galdámez is 89 km away. Visitors can combine a trip to Tazumal with a visit to the archaeological site Joya de Cerén, which is 38.3 km away.
Weather by month
The warmest month is April, with an average high of 31 °C. The wettest is September, with about 319 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 29 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 |
| Average low, °C | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 18 |
| Rainfall, mm | 2 | 4 | 10 | 41 | 166 | 306 | 238 | 237 | 319 | 169 | 34 | 7 |
| 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.
