When is the best time to go to Salvador

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Salvador, Brazil. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.

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Salvador weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Salvador are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.

January

Salvador January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
28°C 90mm 7.8hrs 13.5hrs

January in Salvador is generally a little damp with the temperature being hot.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Salvador.

January is in the summer in Salvador and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (87°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Salvador with around 90mm 3.5 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.8 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Salvador February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
28°C 107mm 7.7hrs 13.2hrs

February in Salvador is generally damp with the temperature being hot.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Salvador for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

February is in the summer in Salvador and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (87°F), whilst at night 23°C (74°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Salvador with around 107mm 4.2 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Salvador weather in February »

March

Salvador March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
28°C 182mm 7.4hrs 12.9hrs

The weather in March in Salvador is characteristically hot, humid and wet.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Salvador for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

March is in the fall / autumn in Salvador and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (87°F), whilst at night 23°C (74°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Salvador with around 182mm 7.2 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 19 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Salvador weather in March »

April

Salvador April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
26°C 274mm 6.4hrs 12.5hrs

Salvador's weather in April is typically hot, humid and very wet in nature.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Salvador.

April is in the fall / autumn in Salvador and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 29°C (85°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Salvador with around 274mm 10.8 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 22 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Salvador weather in April »

May

Salvador May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
25°C 325mm 5.8hrs 12.3hrs

May is a very wet, humid month in Salvador and the temperature is generally hot.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Salvador.

May is in the fall / autumn in Salvador and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 28°C (83°F), whilst at night 22°C (72°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Salvador with around 325mm 12.8 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 24 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Salvador weather in May »

June

Salvador June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
24°C 236mm 5.7hrs 13.5hrs

June is a very wet, humid month in Salvador and the temperature is generally hot.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Salvador.

June is in the winter in Salvador and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 27°C (80°F), whilst at night 21°C (70°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Salvador with around 236mm 9.3 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 23 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Salvador weather in June »

July

Salvador July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
24°C 214mm 5.9hrs 13.2hrs

July in Salvador is generally very wet with the temperature being hot.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Salvador.

July is in the winter in Salvador and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 26°C (80°F), whilst at night 20°C (68°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Salvador with around 214mm 8.4 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 25 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Salvador weather in July »

August

Salvador August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
24°C 158mm 6.6hrs 12.9hrs

The weather in August in Salvador is characteristically hot, humid and wet.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Salvador.

August is in the winter in Salvador and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 27°C (80°F), whilst at night 20°C (69°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Salvador with around 158mm 6.2 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 20 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Salvador weather in August »

September

Salvador September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
25°C 83mm 6.8hrs 12.5hrs

Salvador's weather in September is typically hot, humid and a little damp in nature.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Salvador, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.

September is in the spring in Salvador and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 28°C (82°F), whilst at night 21°C (70°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Salvador with around 83mm 3.3 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Salvador weather in September »

October

Salvador October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
26°C 83mm 7.3hrs 12.3hrs

October is a a little damp, humid month in Salvador and the temperature is generally hot.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Salvador, with some very good weather at this time of year.

October is in the spring in Salvador and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 22°C (71°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Salvador with around 83mm 3.3 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Salvador weather in October »

November

Salvador November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
27°C 128mm 7hrs 13.5hrs

November is a wet, humid month in Salvador and the temperature is generally hot.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Salvador.

November is in the spring in Salvador and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 22°C (72°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Salvador with around 128mm 5.1 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7 hours of sunshine per day.

Salvador weather in November »

December

Salvador December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
27°C 117mm 7.3hrs 13.2hrs

December in Salvador is generally damp with the temperature being hot.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Salvador, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.

December is in the summer in Salvador and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Salvador with around 117mm 4.6 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Salvador weather in December »

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Salvador weather statistics
Hottest month: February 30.6°C 87.1°F
Driest month: October 83mm 3.3ins
Sunniest month: February 7.7hrs
Coldest month: July 26.3°C 79.3°F
Wettest month: May 325mm 12.8ins
Warmest sea: March 28.5°C 83.3°F
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