Sea temperatures, water sports and vacation activities near El Rosario, El Salvador

Water temperatures throughout the year and general information about El Rosario...

El Rosario is a coastal city in El Salvador. It is a comparatively small coastal town in proximity to the ocean with a population of 5620 people. The water temperature around El Rosario has low variability throughout the year. The temperature ranges from 26.8°C (80.3°F) in January up to 30.4°C (86.8°F) in the month of June, as shown in the graph below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 28°C (83°F) and the best time for water activities is early summer, since El Rosario is located in the northern hemisphere.
Hover over the bars to see temperature for each month in Celsius and Fahrenheit.

What is the current water temperature near El Rosario?

The current water temperature in the month of December in the waters close to El Rosario is approximately:

Are there surf spots near by?

There are not too many surf spots in close proximity to El Rosario. The next good one is Punta Roca La Libertad, which is just 20.1km (14.7miles) away from El Rosario. Click here to check out more information on Punta Roca La Libertad and its water temperature. Other surfspots near El Rosario are La Bocana, which is roughly 23.7km (14.7miles) away, and Zunzal, located 24.2km (15miles) from El Rosario.

Are there nice beaches in close proximity to El Rosario?

No, not many beaches are located in proximity to El Rosario. One that might be worth checking out is Monterrico, which is almost 101.1km (62.8miles) away from El Rosario. If you have some extra time, you can also try Laughing Bird Caye, which is ca 210.9km (131miles) away from El Rosario.

What wetsuit is needed for El Rosario?

The average water temperature around El Rosario is extremely warm, around 28°C (83°F), with very little variations during the year. The temperatures in June, July, and August are very similar to temperatures in December and January. That is why a wetsuit is usually not needed for swimming, surfing, snorkelling, or diving around El Rosario. Nevertheless, you might want to bring a 1-2mm wetsuit top or a rashguard for very chilly conditions and for UVA/UVB protection, especially when spending multiple hours in the sun each day. The sun radiation around El Rosario can be very strong.

How is the scuba diving and fishing near El Rosario?

Fishing and diving conditions are very similar throughout the year. The waters around El Rosario are nearly almost tropical, reaching temperatures between 25 and 30°C (78-87°F). The following fish love this water temperature and can often be found: Bonefish, Permit, Red Drum, and Tarpon.

Directions to El Rosario: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Interesting facts about El Rosario...

Do you know what the the city Yarmouth in the United States, the city Mechanicsville in the United States, and the city Kimolos in the Greece have in common with El Rosario? Click on the links to find out...