El Zonte in March

Inside El Zonte's best window: Nov–Apr (learners), Mar–Oct (surfers).

No other month rates higher than March for El Zonte in this guide.

• El ZonteHighs around 30 °C (86 °F), lows around 23 °C (73 °F), rain on about 6 daysHighs around 86 °F (30 °C), lows around 73 °F (23 °C), rain on about 6 days
• Pacific coast, El Salvador · El Tunco, El Zonte, La Libertad, Las Floresbest weather

  Hot all year (30–33 °C (86–91 °F)). Dry Nov–Apr with smaller, cleaner surf; bigger south swells in the wet season Apr–Oct.Hot all year (86–91 °F (30–33 °C)). Dry Nov–Apr with smaller, cleaner surf; bigger south swells in the wet season Apr–Oct.

Dates as our data lists them. Moving holidays (lunar and Islamic calendars, Easter) shift every year: check the date for your year before you build a trip on it.

• Semana Santa big impact

  Mar–Apr (check) · El Salvador

  Beaches full; processions in Sonsonate and Izalco; offices close for the week.

Crowds · El Salvador overall

High

Prices · El Salvador overall

High

El Salvador overall: Hot and dry; Semana Santa may fall here (check).

High-price month: see what to book ahead.

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in El Zonte, side by side.

• Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen

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