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30-year normals (1991-2020)
Salvador has a tropical monsoon climate, classified as Am in the Köppen system. The warmest month is January with an average high of 28°C, while the coldest month is July with lows dropping to 22°C. The annual temperature range of 6°C indicates a relatively stable climate year-round.
The driest month is December with only 10 rain days and 42mm of precipitation. For travellers, December through to the following month typically offers the best balance of warm temperatures and dry conditions. Average humidity ranges from 82% to 82% throughout the year.
Based on temperature and rainfall data, the best months to visit Salvador are January, February, March. These months offer the most comfortable temperatures with relatively low rainfall, ideal for sightseeing and outdoor activities.
Full Best Time to Visit GuideWarmest Month
28°C
January
Coldest Month
22°C
July
Driest Month
10 days
December
Annual Range
6°C
22° to 28°
| Month | High | Low | Rain Days | Sun | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°C | 24°C | 14 | 12h | View |
| February | 28°C | 25°C | 15 | 11h | View |
| March | 28°C | 25°C | 17 | 11h | View |
| April | 27°C | 24°C | 22 | 11h | View |
| May | 26°C | 23°C | 23 | 10h | View |
| June | 25°C | 23°C | 24 | 10h | View |
| July | 25°C | 22°C | 23 | 11h | View |
| August | 24°C | 22°C | 21 | 11h | View |
| September | 25°C | 22°C | 15 | 11h | View |
| October | 27°C | 23°C | 12 | 11h | View |
| November | 27°C | 24°C | 11 | 11h | View |
| December | 28°C | 24°C | 10 | 12h | View |
January
14 rain days, 12h sun
February
15 rain days, 11h sun
March
17 rain days, 11h sun
April
22 rain days, 11h sun
May
23 rain days, 10h sun
June
24 rain days, 10h sun
July
23 rain days, 11h sun
August
21 rain days, 11h sun
September
15 rain days, 11h sun
October
12 rain days, 11h sun
November
11 rain days, 11h sun
December
10 rain days, 12h sun
Salvador in January
Data Sources for Salvador
Climate normals represent 30-year averages (1991-2020). Individual years may vary.