Salvador Sunshine Hours by Month

When exploring climate, sunlight hours tell an important story. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Salvador, Bahia, Brazil. These values are calculated using 30 years of data (1990–2020) to ensure accuracy.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Salvador Nusa Penida experiences both sunny and cloudy or rainy periods, with some seasonal variation. It receives approximately 246 hours of sunshine in January and 167 hours in June, contributing to a total annual sunshine amount of 2496 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

The difference in daily sunshine hours between January (8.2 hours per day) and June (5.6 hours per day) offers moderate variety for visitors and residents.

Salvador enjoys an average of 2496 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

The city of Rome, Italy, experiences 2470 hours of sunshine annually, adding to its charm as a year-round tourist destination.

In contrast, Juneau, Alaska, receives only about 1523 hours of sunshine per year and is known for its very short days in winter and frequently overcast conditions.

The climate in San Francisco, USA, includes 3072 hours of sunshine annually, thanks to its mild coastal weather.

Perth, Australia, enjoys 3180 hours of sunshine annually, the highest among major Australian cities.

May, Salvador’s wettest month, receives 103 mm (4.1 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 28°C (82°F). During the driest month December you can expect a temperature of 29°C (84°F).

For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Salvador Precipitation page.