Climate - Salvador (Bahia)

The climate of Salvador (or São Salvador da Bahia de Todos os Santos) is equatorial, 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 sea breeze tempers the heat.

Best Time

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The best time to visit Salvador da Bahia is from October to February, being the least rainy season.

Salvador - Climate data

In Salvador, the average temperature of the coldest month (August) is of 25.0 °C (77.0 °F), that of the warmest month (February) is of 28.1 °C (82.5 °F). Here are the average temperatures.
In Salvador, precipitation amounts to 1910 millimeters (75.2 inches) per year: it is therefore abundant. It ranges from 75 mm (3 in) in the driest month (January) to 295 mm (11.6 in) in the wettest one (May). Here is the average precipitation.
At Salvador, the sea temperature ranges from 25.5 °C (78 °F) in August, September to 28.5 °C (83 °F) in March, April. Here are the average sea temperatures.
In Salvador, there are on average around 2495 sunshine hours per year. Here are the average hours of sunshine per day.

Salvador - Weather by month

Based on the period 1991-2020

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In January, the weather in Salvador is usually very hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 27.8 °C (82 °F), with a minimum of 25 °C (77 °F) and a maximum of 30.6 °C (87.2 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 23 °C (73 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 32.5 °C (90 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 75 mm (3 in), 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 15 kph (9 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 27.5 °C (82 °F). Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.

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In February, the hottest month of the year, the weather in Salvador is usually very hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 28.1 °C (82 °F), with a minimum of 25.2 °C (77.4 °F) and a maximum of 30.9 °C (87.6 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 22.5 °C (72.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 32.5 °C (90 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 115 mm (4.5 in), 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 14 kph (9 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 28 °C (83 °F). Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.

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In March, the weather in Salvador is usually very hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 28.0 °C (82 °F), with a minimum of 25.1 °C (77.2 °F) and a maximum of 31 °C (87.7 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 23 °C (73 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 33 °C (91 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 165 mm (6.5 in), 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 14 kph (8 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 28.5 °C (83.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.

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In April, the weather in Salvador is usually warm to hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 27.5 °C (81 °F), with a minimum of 24.8 °C (76.6 °F) and a maximum of 30.2 °C (86.4 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 22.5 °C (73 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 32 °C (89 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 280 mm (11 in), 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 13 kph (8 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 28.5 °C (83.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.

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In May, the weather in Salvador is usually warm to hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 26.5 °C (80 °F), with a minimum of 23.9 °C (75 °F) and a maximum of 29.2 °C (84.6 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 21 °C (70 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 31 °C (87.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 295 mm (11.6 in), 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 13 kph (8 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 28 °C (82 °F). Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.

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In June, the weather in Salvador is usually warm to hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 25.7 °C (78 °F), with a minimum of 23.2 °C (73.7 °F) and a maximum of 28.2 °C (82.8 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 20.5 °C (68.5 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 30 °C (86 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 225 mm (8.9 in), 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 14 kph (9 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 27 °C (80.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.

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In July, the weather in Salvador is usually warm to hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 25.1 °C (77 °F), with a minimum of 22.4 °C (72.4 °F) and a maximum of 27.7 °C (81.8 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 19.5 °C (67 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 29 °C (84 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 205 mm (8.1 in), 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 15 kph (9 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 26 °C (79 °F). Therefore, the sea is warm enough for swimming.

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In August, the coolest month of the year, the weather in Salvador is usually warm to hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 25.0 °C (77 °F), with a minimum of 22.4 °C (72.3 °F) and a maximum of 27.6 °C (81.6 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 19.5 °C (67 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 29.5 °C (84.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 115 mm (4.5 in), 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 15 kph (9 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 25.5 °C (78.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is warm enough for swimming.

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In September, the weather in Salvador is usually warm to hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 25.6 °C (78 °F), with a minimum of 23 °C (73.3 °F) and a maximum of 28.2 °C (82.7 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 20 °C (68 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 30 °C (86 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 95 mm (3.7 in), 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 16 kph (10 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 25.5 °C (78.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is warm enough for swimming.

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In October, the weather in Salvador is usually warm to hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 26.4 °C (80 °F), with a minimum of 23.9 °C (74.9 °F) and a maximum of 29 °C (84.1 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 21 °C (69.5 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 30.5 °C (87 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 100 mm (3.9 in), 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 17 kph (10 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 26 °C (79 °F). Therefore, the sea is warm enough for swimming.

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In November, the weather in Salvador is usually warm to hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 27.0 °C (81 °F), with a minimum of 24.3 °C (75.7 °F) and a maximum of 29.7 °C (85.4 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 21.5 °C (71 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 32 °C (89.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 115 mm (4.5 in), 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 16 kph (10 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 26.5 °C (80 °F). Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.

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In December, the weather in Salvador is usually warm to hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 27.5 °C (81 °F), with a minimum of 24.7 °C (76.5 °F) and a maximum of 30.2 °C (86.4 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 22.5 °C (72.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 32 °C (89 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 125 mm (4.9 in), 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 16 kph (10 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 27 °C (81 °F). Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.