Salvador Weather in January

What's the weather like in Salvador (Estado de Bahía) in January 2024?

The climate in Salvador during January can be summarized as hot, humid and a little damp.

January is in the summer in Salvador and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (87°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.

Salvador weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 30.6°C 87.1°F
Nightly temperature 22.8°C 73°F
Average temperature 26.7°C 80.1°F
Daily sunshine 7.8 hrs
Avg rainfall 90 mm 3.5 ins
Rainy days 15 days
Sea temperature 27.7°C 81.9°F
Humidity 79%
Windspeed 9kph 6 mph

On average January is the 3rd 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.

January temperatures in Salvador

Salvador average temperature in January

January rainfall

Salvador average rain in January

January hourly sunshine

Salvador average rain in January

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Salvador in January 2024.

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Salvador weather stats

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
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