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Weather in December in Bahia

Thinking about venturing to Bahia this December and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What is the weather like in Bahia in December?

Bahia is a region in Brazil. December in Bahia generally has temperatures that range from warm to very hot, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy.

Temperatures

During the day the temperature is warm in Corumbau at 28°C and very hot in Juàzeiro at 35°C. As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 23°C in Juàzeiro and 24°C in Corumbau.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Bahia, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Mangue Sêco with an average of 44 mm to heavy rainfall in Luis Eduardo Magalhaes with 175 mm. Based on climate data from the last 30 years, Salvador typically sees the least rain in this month, making it the driest month of the year.

Average sunshine

The days are mostly sunny, with an average total of around 225 hours of sunshine in Salvador. The sunlight during this month doesn't just make the days brighter, it also seems to make everyone a bit more cheerful.

For an in-depth overview of the yearly conditions, do visit our Bahia climate page.

Where to go in Bahia in December

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Bahia on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more details.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

Select a Month of Interest

Check the conditions for any month of the year.

For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit Brazil, check out our Bahia's climate page.

Popular destinations

What is the weather like in December for the 5 most popular destinations in Bahia?

Salvador

In December Salvador generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Salvador
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
28°C 
25°C 
214 hours 
75 mm 
15 days 
29°C 
25°C 
225 hours 
51 mm 
15 days 
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28°C 
25°C 
2,496 hours 
1286 mm 
228 days 
Climate in Salvador

Porto Seguro

In December Porto Seguro generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

Porto Seguro
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
29°C 
23°C 
167 mm 
23 days 
30°C 
24°C 
125 mm 
22 days 
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28°C 
23°C 
1215 mm 
249 days 
Climate in Porto Seguro

Morro de São Paulo

In December Morro de São Paulo generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Morro de São Paulo
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
29°C 
24°C 
214 hours 
107 mm 
17 days 
29°C 
24°C 
225 hours 
82 mm 
17 days 
Annual   >> Annual
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28°C 
23°C 
2,496 hours 
1536 mm 
233 days 
Climate in Morro de São Paulo

Arraial d'Ajuda

In December Arraial d'Ajuda generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

Arraial d'Ajuda
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
28°C 
23°C 
167 mm 
23 days 
29°C 
24°C 
124 mm 
22 days 
Annual   >> Annual
>>  
28°C 
23°C 
1211 mm 
248 days 
Climate in Arraial d'Ajuda

Trancoso

In December Trancoso generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

Trancoso
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
28°C 
23°C 
166 mm 
23 days 
29°C 
24°C 
119 mm 
22 days 
Annual   >> Annual
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28°C 
23°C 
1216 mm 
247 days 
Climate in Trancoso

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Bahia, in Brazil.

Is December the best time to visit Bahia?

We consider December to be one of the best times to travel to Bahia. Typically, the climate in Salvador is perfect. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

Generally speaking, January, February, August, September, October, November and December provide perfect weather in Salvador. On the other hand, the month of May tends to have tolerable weather conditions.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Bahia.

Weather and climate has detailed information for every country in the world. Are you going to Brazil? Get detailed historical weather averages for many cities in Brazil.

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