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Salvador

Brazil
Best timeNov–Mar
Set inBrazil
In season~84°F high
Climate
Data source

Climate

Source

2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0).

ERA5 via Open-Meteo AWS Open Data

72–84°F
CurrencyBRL
LanguagePortuguese
TimezoneUTC-03:00
On the map
Map showing the location of Salvador
Directions (Google Maps) →
Historical monthly weather

Sweet spotPeak Sep–Oct. Go in Aug for similar weather.

Sunny share of daylightSep · 62%
WarmestFeb · 84°F
WettestMay
Best windowNov–Mar
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Bar height is the typical daytime high; color shows sunny share of daylight. The shaded months are the ideal window to go.
Weather data & source

2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0). Sunny share of daylight is calibrated from daytime cloud cover. ERA5 via Open-Meteo AWS Open Data

Salvador is a Brazilian municipality and capital city of the state of Bahia. Situated in the Zona da Mata in the Northeast Region of Brazil, Salvador is recognized throughout the country and internationally for its cuisine, music, and architecture. The African influence in many cultural aspects of the city makes it a center of Afro-Brazilian culture. As the first capital of Colonial Brazil, the city is one of the oldest in the Americas.

Best time to visit

Aim for Nov–Mar, the 5 months that line up best.

Pairs well with

Chapada Diamantina
197 mi away

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Salvador?

The best time to visit Salvador is November–March, in Brazil.

Where is Salvador?

Salvador is in Brazil.

What is Salvador known for?

Salvador is a Brazilian municipality and capital city of the state of Bahia. Situated in the Zona da Mata in the Northeast Region of Brazil, Salvador is recognized throughout the country and internationally for its cuisine, music, and architecture. The African influence in many cultural aspects of the city makes it a center of Afro-Brazilian culture. As the first capital of Colonial Brazil, the city is one of the oldest in the Americas.

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