Best Time to Visit Salvador
Brazil · weather by month, temperature and rainfall
Weather-wise, September to October and December is the best time to visit Salvador. Temperatures barely change through the year: highs stay between 27°C and 31°C, so rainfall matters far more than heat when choosing when to go. The rainy season runs over April to July; April is the wettest month with about 151 mm (5.9 in) of rain. April is the least comfortable month, mainly because of the rain.
Salvador weather by month
Monthly climate table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Rainy days | Humidity | Sun hrs/day | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°C 88°F | 24°C 76°F | 66 mm | 14 | 73% | 6.8 | Good 6.5 |
| February | 31°C 88°F | 25°C 76°F | 85 mm | 15 | 74% | 6.3 | Fair 5.6 |
| March | 31°C 88°F | 25°C 77°F | 88 mm | 16 | 75% | 6.8 | Fair 5.2 |
| April | 30°C 86°F | 25°C 76°F | 151 mm | 20 | 79% | 5.9 | Poor 3.6 |
| May | 28°C 83°F | 24°C 74°F | 144 mm | 21 | 81% | 5.6 | Poor 4.4 |
| June | 27°C 81°F | 23°C 73°F | 117 mm | 22 | 81% | 5.8 | Fair 4.6 |
| July | 27°C 80°F | 22°C 71°F | 113 mm | 21 | 80% | 6.1 | Fair 4.8 |
| August | 27°C 80°F | 21°C 71°F | 80 mm | 18 | 78% | 6.8 | Good 6.5 |
| September | 28°C 83°F | 22°C 71°F | 54 mm | 14 | 76% | 7.3 | Excellent 8 |
| October | 30°C 85°F | 23°C 73°F | 58 mm | 11 | 74% | 7.3 | Good 7.9 |
| November | 30°C 87°F | 24°C 74°F | 77 mm | 12 | 74% | 6.4 | Good 6.8 |
| December | 31°C 88°F | 24°C 75°F | 64 mm | 10 | 73% | 6.8 | Good 7.4 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Salvador?
The best time to visit Salvador is September to October and December, based on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and plenty of sunshine.
What is the hottest month in Salvador?
March is the hottest month in Salvador, with an average high of 31°C (88°F).
What is the coldest month in Salvador?
August is the coldest month in Salvador, with an average low of 21°C (71°F).
What is the rainiest month in Salvador?
April is the wettest month, with about 151 mm (5.9 in) of rain. September is the driest, with 54 mm (2.1 in).
When is the rainy season in Salvador?
The rainy season in Salvador is April to July.
Nearby destinations
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- Recife675 km · best September to December
- Belo Horizonte966 km · best May to August
- Fortaleza1030 km · best July to December
- Brasilia1063 km · best May to July
- Rio de Janeiro1210 km · best May to September
- Goiania1228 km · best May to July
- Campinas1428 km · best July and August
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