Salvador Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
Salvador has a tropical rainforest climate, characterized by a drier and a rainy season. Summer (December - March) is pleasantly warm, with occasional heavy rains tempering the temperature. Because of the constant sea breeze, the high humidity is more acceptable in Salvador than further inland. There is no real cold in the city: the lowest temperature ever recorded is 13.3°C.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
In Salvador temperatures are generally consistent throughout the year. On average, daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 29°C in March to a comfortable 26°C in August.
Nighttime temperatures can drop, with average lows reaching 23°C in August. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Salvador experiences significant rainfall throughout the year, averaging 1286 mm of precipitation annually. The seasons in Salvador, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, May, receives heavy rainfall, with an average of 195 mm of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 24 rainy days. In contrast, the driest month, December, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 51 mm over 15 rainy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year. For more details, please visit our Salvador Precipitation page.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
Salvador enjoys sunny spells year-round. January sees up to 8.2 hours of daily sunshine, perfect for a sunny trip. June, the least sunny month, still offers a generous 5.6 hours of sun despite this cloudier time of the year. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average water temperature
The mean water temperature over the year ranges from 25°C in July to 28°C in May.
Water temperature over the year
Average humidity
The city experiences its highest humidity in May, reaching 83%. In January, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 79%. Explore our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
Average wind speed
The mean wind speed over the year ranges from 2 m/s in January, February, March, April and June to 3 m/s in May, July, August, September, October, November and December.
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
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Other facts from our historical weather data:Most rainfall (rainy season) is seen in April, May and June.
March has an average maximum temperature of 29°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is August with an average maximum temperature of 26°C.
May tops the wettest month list with 195 mm of rainfall.
December is the driest month with 51 mm of precipitation.
January is the sunniest month with an average of 246 hours of sunshine.
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