Salvador · SpringMonth summary
Salvador weather in March
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
25°C – 29°C
🌧 Rainy days
63% of days
☀️ Sunshine
11.7h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Spring
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.5/10
📅 📅 Best month
October (7.9/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Salvador in March?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you're willing to accept showers in exchange for lower prices and fewer tourists.
❌ No if: you're planning 100% outdoor activities — rain is frequent.
Our take: Favourable conditions in March (7.5/10). October scores higher but the gap is small.
By trip type
Salvador in March by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ✅ Good
- 💰 💰 Budget : 🌿 Shoulder
Local context
What to expect in March
🎯 Open terraces and outdoor markets — best season for al fresco dining Spring marks the start of the good season in Salvador. Temperatures rise (29°C) and tourists have not yet arrived en masse. With 63% of rainy days, always have indoor alternatives planned. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if October (7.9/10) remains theoretically better.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ⛅ January | 25°C | 29°C | 63% | 2.7 | 12.3h | 7.6/10 |
| 🌤️ February | 25°C | 29°C | 58% | 2.1 | 12.0h | 7.7/10 |
| ⛅ March | 25°C | 29°C | 63% | 3.5 | 11.7h | 7.5/10 |
| ⛅ April | 25°C | 28°C | 76% | 5.5 | 11.0h | 7.2/10 |
| ⛅ May | 24°C | 27°C | 75% | 6.2 | 11.0h | 7.2/10 |
| ⛅ June | 23°C | 26°C | 80% | 4.3 | 11.0h | 7.1/10 |
| ⛅ July | 22°C | 26°C | 77% | 3.3 | 11.0h | 7.2/10 |
| ⛅ August | 22°C | 26°C | 71% | 2.8 | 11.0h | 7.3/10 |
| ⛅ September | 23°C | 26°C | 65% | 2.1 | 11.1h | 7.4/10 |
| 🌤️ October | 24°C | 28°C | 54% | 2.0 | 11.9h | 7.9/10 |
| ⛅ November | 24°C | 28°C | 61% | 4.3 | 12.2h | 7.6/10 |
| 🌤️ December | 25°C | 29°C | 50% | 2.2 | 12.7h | 7.9/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In March, Salvador averages 29°C, 63% rainy days and 11.7h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.5/10.
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Comparison
March vs October (best month)
The best month is October (score 7.9/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : -1°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : -9%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +0.2h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Salvador in March
Is March a good time to visit Salvador?
March is an excellent time to visit Salvador (score 7.5/10). With 29°C, 11.7h of sunshine and 63% rain, conditions are very favourable.
Does it rain a lot in Salvador in March?
Yes, 63% of days see rain in March. Plan some indoor activities as backup.
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