Salvador, BrazilQuick decision
When to visit Salvador?
🌞 Best time overall
October
🌡️ Optimal temperature
75°F–82°F in October
🌧 Least rain
54% rainy days in October
🌧 Wettest month
June (80%)
📅 Best score
7.9/10
By trip type
Best time by type of trip
Pelourinho & OlodumYear-round — colorful UNESCO quarter, Afro-Brazilian drumming.
Salvador CarnivalFeb–Mar — largest street party on Earth, axé music, trios elétricos.
Bahian cuisineYear-round — acarajé, moqueca, dendê oil, coconut milk.
Itapuã & Porto da BarraNov–Mar — urban beaches, warm water year-round.
Monthly climate data
Salvador weather month by month
| Month | Min °F | Max °F | Rainy days (%) | Precip. in/d | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ⛅ January | 77°F | 84°F | 63% | 0.1in | 12.3h | 7.6/10 |
| 🌤️ February | 77°F | 84°F | 58% | 0.1in | 12.0h | 7.7/10 |
| ⛅ March | 77°F | 84°F | 63% | 0.1in | 11.7h | 7.5/10 |
| ⛅ April | 77°F | 82°F | 76% | 0.2in | 11.0h | 7.2/10 |
| ⛅ May | 75°F | 81°F | 75% | 0.2in | 11.0h | 7.2/10 |
| ⛅ June | 73°F | 79°F | 80% | 0.2in | 11.0h | 7.1/10 |
| ⛅ July | 72°F | 79°F | 77% | 0.1in | 11.0h | 7.2/10 |
| ⛅ August | 72°F | 79°F | 71% | 0.1in | 11.0h | 7.3/10 |
| ⛅ September | 73°F | 79°F | 65% | 0.1in | 11.1h | 7.4/10 |
| 🌤️ October | 75°F | 82°F | 54% | 0.1in | 11.9h | 7.9/10 |
| ⛅ November | 75°F | 82°F | 61% | 0.2in | 12.2h | 7.6/10 |
| 🌤️ December | 77°F | 84°F | 50% | 0.1in | 12.7h | 7.9/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
Source: Open-Meteo · 10 years
🌴 Tropical destination — heavy rain months benefit from an algorithmic adjustment: tropical showers are intense but brief and usually don't ruin a trip.
Seasonal breakdown
What to expect each season
🌸 Spring (Mar–May) — Good time
Average 28°F, 71% rainy days, 11.2h sunshine/day. Score: 7.3/10.
☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Good time
Average 26°F, 76% rainy days, 11.0h sunshine/day. Score: 7.2/10.
🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Good time
Average 27°F, 60% rainy days, 11.7h sunshine/day. Score: 7.6/10.
❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Good time
Average 29°F, 57% rainy days, 12.3h sunshine/day. Score: 7.7/10.
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FAQ
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October is ideal with 54% rainy days and 28°F. The months of October & December offer comparable conditions.
June is the wettest month with 80% rainy days.
Yes, October is the best month with an average of 28°F.
In winter, the average score is 7.7/10. Acceptable conditions for cultural visits.
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