The month in detail
What to expect in January
In January, Salvador sees 29°C during the day with 7.6h of sunshine per day. Expect rain on 29% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. October (8.5/10) is significantly better if possible.
January ranks 8 out of 12 months in Salvador. Compared to December: 6 pts more rainy days.
This month's conditions
What it's like in January
UV index
9 · very high
protection essential
Feels like
very humid
22°
Sea
28°C
warm, ideal
Daylight
12.7h of daylight
Air quality
good
AQI 22
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Is January the right month?
The best month in Salvador is October (8.5/10), 2.9 pts higher than January.
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Hotels at their lowest outside peak season, highest on comfortable months. Shoulder seasons offer a good price/climate compromise.
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What you need to know before you go
Three angles: the country (language, currency, safety, budget), the year-round climate, and the specifics of a tropical stay.
Country · Brazil
🗣️LanguagePortuguese
💶CurrencyBrazilian Real (R$)
🚗DrivingRight-hand
🛡️Safety ⓘVery safe · 1/5
💰Cost of living ⓘCheap · 2/5
🌡️ Climate
🌍Climate typeTropical
📈Climate trend ⓘStable
🔥Hottest monthJanuary · 29°C
❄️Coolest monthJune · 26°C
🌧️Rainiest month ⓘJune · 63%
🏝️ Tropical stay
🌞Dry season ⓘMay → Sep
🌧️Wet season ⓘDec → Mar
🌀Cyclones ⓘSeason Nov-Apr
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Location
Where is Salvador ?
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BrazilTropical climate with a 8.5 → 5.0 gap between best and worst month. 10 years of ERA5 data to choose by project.
12.97°S · 38.51°W
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Salvador?
October is the best month with 28.0°C highs, 24.0°C lows, 7.3h of sunshine and 26.0% rainy days. The months of October & November offer comparable conditions.
How many hours of sunshine does Salvador get in October?
Salvador averages 7.3 sunshine hours per day in October. It is the sunniest month with a climate score of 8.0/10.
What is the rainiest month in Salvador?
May is the most unfavourable month with May has the lowest climate score of the year and the lowest climate score of the year.
What are the temperatures at night in Salvador in October?
In October, overnight lows reach 24.0°C, while afternoon highs average 28.0°C.
Is Salvador good in winter?
In winter (December-February), Salvador scores 5.5/10 on average — Decent period conditions for cultural visits.. The best month overall remains October with a score of 8.0/10.
When should you avoid Salvador?
May is the most difficult month to visit Salvador, with May has the lowest climate score of the year. Climate conditions are at their lowest of the year during this period.
Can you swim in Salvador in January?
In January, the sea averages 28°C in Salvador: warm, ideal. Ideal conditions for swimming and snorkeling.
Do you need sun protection in Salvador in January?
The average UV index reaches 9 in January in Salvador (very high), with about 12.7h of daylight. Protection essential.