Climate Insights for Salvador

Região Metropolitana de Salvador, Bahia, Brazil

Hottest
March
28°C peak82°F peak
Coldest
August
23°C low74°F low
Wettest
May
203 mm rain8 in rain
Best to Visit
August, September
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Salvador is hot. The average annual temperature is 26°C and approximately 1,272 mm of precipitation falls per year. Salvador receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Salvador is in the Southern Hemisphere. The seasons are reversed: summer runs from December to February, while winter falls between June and August. The summer months are: March, February, January. The coldest months are August, July, September, when temperatures can drop to 23°C.The climate in Salvador is hot. The average annual temperature is 78°F and approximately 50.1 in of precipitation falls per year. Salvador receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Salvador is in the Southern Hemisphere. The seasons are reversed: summer runs from December to February, while winter falls between June and August. The summer months are: March, February, January. The coldest months are August, July, September, when temperatures can drop to 74°F.

Temperature

0°5°10°15°20°25°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 28°Average: 27°Min: 26°FebMax: 28°Average: 27°Min: 26°MarMax: 28°Average: 27°Min: 26°AprMax: 28°Average: 27°Min: 26°MayMax: 27°Average: 26°Min: 25°JunMax: 26°Average: 25°Min: 24°JulMax: 25°Average: 24°Min: 23°AugMax: 25°Average: 24°Min: 23°SepMax: 26°Average: 25°Min: 24°OctMax: 27°Average: 26°Min: 25°NovMax: 27°Average: 26°Min: 25°DecMax: 28°Average: 27°Min: 26°
Max
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 82°FAverage: 80°FMin: 78°FFebMax: 82°FAverage: 81°FMin: 79°FMarMax: 82°FAverage: 81°FMin: 79°FAprMax: 82°FAverage: 80°FMin: 78°FMayMax: 80°FAverage: 79°FMin: 77°FJunMax: 79°FAverage: 77°FMin: 76°FJulMax: 77°FAverage: 76°FMin: 74°FAugMax: 77°FAverage: 76°FMin: 74°FSepMax: 78°FAverage: 76°FMin: 75°FOctMax: 80°FAverage: 78°FMin: 76°FNovMax: 81°FAverage: 79°FMin: 77°FDecMax: 82°FAverage: 80°FMin: 78°F
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Salvador has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 5°C range. The warmest month is March, when average highs reach 28°C and the mean temperature sits around 27°C. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 23°C and an average of 24°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 2°C between highs and lows.Salvador has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 8°F range. The warmest month is March, when average highs reach 82°F and the mean temperature sits around 81°F. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 74°F and an average of 76°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 3°F between highs and lows.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mm250mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 78mmFebPrecipitation: 55mmMarPrecipitation: 121mmAprPrecipitation: 187mmMayPrecipitation: 203mmJunPrecipitation: 150mmJulPrecipitation: 117mmAugPrecipitation: 86mmSepPrecipitation: 62mmOctPrecipitation: 66mmNovPrecipitation: 98mmDecPrecipitation: 48mm
Precipitation
0in2in4in6in8inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 3.1inFebPrecipitation: 2.2inMarPrecipitation: 4.8inAprPrecipitation: 7.4inMayPrecipitation: 8inJunPrecipitation: 5.9inJulPrecipitation: 4.6inAugPrecipitation: 3.4inSepPrecipitation: 2.5inOctPrecipitation: 2.6inNovPrecipitation: 3.9inDecPrecipitation: 1.9in
Precipitation

Salvador is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,272 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 106 mm per month. The wettest month is May, averaging 203 mm of rainfall. April and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 48 mm. That's 155 mm less than May, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.Salvador is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 50.1 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 4.2 in per month. The wettest month is May, averaging 8 in of rainfall. April and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 1.9 in. That's 6.1 in less than May, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/h15km/h20km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 17km/hFebWind Speed: 16km/hMarWind Speed: 16km/hAprWind Speed: 16km/hMayWind Speed: 17km/hJunWind Speed: 19km/hJulWind Speed: 20km/hAugWind Speed: 19km/hSepWind Speed: 19km/hOctWind Speed: 19km/hNovWind Speed: 19km/hDecWind Speed: 18km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mph15mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 10mphFebWind Speed: 10mphMarWind Speed: 10mphAprWind Speed: 10mphMayWind Speed: 11mphJunWind Speed: 12mphJulWind Speed: 12mphAugWind Speed: 12mphSepWind Speed: 12mphOctWind Speed: 12mphNovWind Speed: 12mphDecWind Speed: 11mph
Wind Speed

Salvador is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 18km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is July, averaging 20km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in April, with average winds dropping to 16km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 4km/h between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 19km/h in winter, 19km/h in spring, 17km/h in summer, 16km/h in autumn.Salvador is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 11mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is July, averaging 12mph, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in April, with average winds dropping to 10mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2mph between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 12mph in winter, 12mph in spring, 11mph in summer, 10mph in autumn.

Best Time to Visit

Jan27°80°F
Feb27°81°F
Mar27°81°F
Apr27°80°F
May26°79°F
Jun25°77°F
Jul24°76°F
Aug24°76°F
Sep25°76°F
Oct26°78°F
Nov26°79°F
Dec27°80°F

The best time to visit Salvador is during August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 24°C with modest rainfall averaging 74 mm per month. By contrast, March can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 28°C. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely. Pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.The best time to visit Salvador is during August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 76°F with modest rainfall averaging 2.9 in per month. By contrast, March can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 82°F. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely. Pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Salvador based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Salvador based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
26 °C78 °F
28 °C82 °F
17 km/h10 mph
78 mm3.1 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
26 °C79 °F
28 °C82 °F
16 km/h10 mph
55 mm2.2 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
26 °C79 °F
28 °C82 °F
16 km/h10 mph
121 mm4.8 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
26 °C78 °F
28 °C82 °F
16 km/h10 mph
187 mm7.4 in
0 cm0 in
May
25 °C77 °F
27 °C80 °F
17 km/h11 mph
203 mm8 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
24 °C76 °F
26 °C79 °F
19 km/h12 mph
150 mm5.9 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
23 °C74 °F
25 °C77 °F
20 km/h12 mph
117 mm4.6 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
23 °C74 °F
25 °C77 °F
19 km/h12 mph
86 mm3.4 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
24 °C75 °F
26 °C78 °F
19 km/h12 mph
62 mm2.5 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
25 °C76 °F
27 °C80 °F
19 km/h12 mph
66 mm2.6 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
25 °C77 °F
27 °C81 °F
19 km/h12 mph
98 mm3.9 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
26 °C78 °F
28 °C82 °F
18 km/h11 mph
48 mm1.9 in
0 cm0 in