Climate Chart of Salvador, Brazil

Monthly data: Temperature °C, Rain (mm), Sunshine (h) · 2013–2023

For Salvador, Brazil, the climate data describe 2013–2023. Monthly mean temperatures stay within a relatively narrow span, with the warmest monthly mean at February reaching 26.8 °C and the coolest at August recording 23.6 °C. Rainfall and sunshine also have distinct monthly highs and lows, offering useful context for planning while remaining averages rather than promises about any particular day.

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Climate Chart: Salvador (Brazil)

Climate overview

Temperature

The warmest monthly mean temperature occurs in February, at 26.8 °C, while the coolest occurs in August, at 23.6 °C. These are monthly means, not daytime maximum temperatures, so they describe the broad temperature pattern rather than the hottest conditions a visitor may encounter on an individual afternoon. Across the calendar-month means, the unweighted mean is 25.4 °C; it is not a day-weighted annual average.

Rain

Mean daily rainfall reaches its monthly high in May, at 6.27 mm/day, and its low in October, at 1.85 mm/day. These daily means are not monthly totals and do not indicate how often rain falls or whether a particular day will be wet. The unweighted mean across the calendar-month daily means is 3.38 mm/day, rather than a day-weighted annual average.

Sunshine

Mean daily sunshine is highest in February, at 11.33 hours/day, and lowest in June, at 9.72 hours/day. These figures describe average sunshine duration, not daylight length, and do not guarantee the sunshine a visitor will experience on a given day. The unweighted mean of the monthly sunshine means is 10.58 hours/day per day; it is not a day-weighted annual figure.

Best Travel Time Guide for Salvador, Brazil: Ideal Seasons and Weather Insights

For visitors prioritising cooler monthly average temperatures, August is the relevant option: its monthly mean is 23.6 °C. This is a comparison of averages, not a forecast of daytime highs or a guarantee that every day will feel cool. If lower average rainfall is your priority, consider October, when mean daily rainfall is 1.85 mm/day. Lower average rainfall does not guarantee dry days or reveal how frequently rain occurs; for preparation, note that the highest monthly mean daily rainfall is in May, at 6.27 mm/day.

For outdoor plans guided by average sunshine duration, February has the highest mean at 11.33 hours/day per day, while June has the lowest at 9.72 hours/day. Sunshine duration is not day length, and these averages cannot promise clear conditions on specific sightseeing days.

Climate Data Overview for Salvador, Brazil

Explore the comprehensive climate data for Salvador, Brazil. This detailed table provides valuable insights into temperature variations, precipitation levels, and seasonal changes, helping you understand the unique weather patterns of this region.

Month Average: Temperature °C Rain (mm) / day Snow (mm) / day Sunshine (h) / day
Jan 26.4 2.50 0.00 11.19
Feb 26.8 1.92 0.00 11.33
Mar 26.7 3.16 0.00 10.86
Apr 26.2 5.34 0.00 10.26
May 25.2 6.27 0.00 9.97
Jun 24.4 4.55 0.00 9.72
Jul 23.8 3.89 0.00 10.02
Aug 23.6 2.95 0.00 10.45
Sep 24.2 2.15 0.00 10.68
Oct 25.3 1.85 0.00 10.86
Nov 25.8 3.41 0.00 10.53
Dec 26.2 2.53 0.00 11.05
Average 25.4 3.38 0.00 10.58