The climate of Salvador (or São Salvador da Bahia de Todos os Santos) is
, that is, hot and rainy all year round. However, even though there is no dry season, there is a rainier period from March to July and a less rainy period from October to February.
The city is the capital of the state of Bahia and is located in the east of Brazil, at 13 degrees south latitude, on a peninsula that on one side overlooks the Bay of All Saints and on the other side the coast of the Atlantic Ocean. In the bay there is the mouth of the Paraguaçu river, as well as several islands, the main of which is Itaparica.
Temperatures are quite stable, although they drop a bit in the austral winter, from June to September.
The best time to visit Salvador da Bahia is from October to February, being the least rainy season.
. Here are the average temperatures.
January is generally a very hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of
27.8 °C, with a minimum of
25 °C and a maximum of
30.6 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
23 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
32.5 °C.
Precipitation amounts to
75 mm, distributed over 10 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 50 minutes.
There are on average 8 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 62% of the time.
The average humidity is 76%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
15.2 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
27.7 °C. Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.
February, the hottest month of the year, is generally a very hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of
28.1 °C, with a minimum of
25.2 °C and a maximum of
30.9 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
22.5 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
32.5 °C.
Precipitation amounts to
115 mm, distributed over 12 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 30 minutes.
There are on average 8 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 64% of the time.
The average humidity is 76%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
14.4 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
28.2 °C. Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.
March is generally a very hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of
28 °C, with a minimum of
25.1 °C and a maximum of
31 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
23 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
33 °C.
Precipitation amounts to
165 mm, distributed over 15 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 5 minutes.
There are on average 7.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 62% of the time.
The average humidity is 77%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
13.6 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
28.5 °C. Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.
April is generally a warm to hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of
27.5 °C, with a minimum of
24.8 °C and a maximum of
30.2 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
22.5 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
32 °C.
Precipitation amounts to
280 mm, distributed over 18 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 50 minutes.
There are on average 6.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 53% of the time.
The average humidity is 78%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
12.8 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
28.5 °C. Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.
May is generally a warm to hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of
26.5 °C, with a minimum of
23.9 °C and a maximum of
29.2 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
21 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
31 °C.
Precipitation amounts to
295 mm, distributed over 21 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 30 minutes.
There are on average 5.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 49% of the time.
The average humidity is 79%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
13.2 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
27.8 °C. Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.
June is generally a warm to hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of
25.7 °C, with a minimum of
23.2 °C and a maximum of
28.2 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
20.5 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
30 °C.
Precipitation amounts to
225 mm, distributed over 20 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 25 minutes.
There are on average 5.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 49% of the time.
The average humidity is 79%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
14 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
26.9 °C. Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.
July is generally a warm to hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of
25.1 °C, with a minimum of
22.4 °C and a maximum of
27.7 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
19.5 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
29 °C.
Precipitation amounts to
205 mm, distributed over 20 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 30 minutes.
There are on average 6 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 51% of the time.
The average humidity is 78%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
14.7 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
26.1 °C. Therefore, the sea is warm enough for swimming.
August, the coolest month of the year, is generally a warm to hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of
25 °C, with a minimum of
22.4 °C and a maximum of
27.6 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
19.5 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
29.5 °C.
Precipitation amounts to
115 mm, distributed over 16 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 40 minutes.
There are on average 6.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 56% of the time.
The average humidity is 78%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
15.1 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
25.7 °C. Therefore, the sea is warm enough for swimming.
September is generally a warm to hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of
25.6 °C, with a minimum of
23 °C and a maximum of
28.2 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
20 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
30 °C.
Precipitation amounts to
95 mm, distributed over 13 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 7 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 59% of the time.
The average humidity is 77%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
15.9 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
25.7 °C. Therefore, the sea is warm enough for swimming.
October is generally a warm to hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of
26.4 °C, with a minimum of
23.9 °C and a maximum of
29 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
21 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
30.5 °C.
Precipitation amounts to
100 mm, distributed over 11 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 25 minutes.
There are on average 7.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 59% of the time.
The average humidity is 77%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
16.7 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
26.2 °C. Therefore, the sea is warm enough for swimming.
November is generally a warm to hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of
27 °C, with a minimum of
24.3 °C and a maximum of
29.7 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
21.5 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
32 °C.
Precipitation amounts to
115 mm, distributed over 12 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 40 minutes.
There are on average 7 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 56% of the time.
The average humidity is 78%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
16.4 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
26.7 °C. Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.
December is generally a warm to hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of
27.5 °C, with a minimum of
24.7 °C and a maximum of
30.2 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
22.5 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
32 °C.
Precipitation amounts to
125 mm, distributed over 11 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 55 minutes.
There are on average 7 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 56% of the time.
The average humidity is 77%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
15.8 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
27.2 °C. Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.