AI-generatedSalvador at a glance
- Best time
- Sep – Jan
- Warmest month
- Feb · 29°
- Warmest sea
- Mar · 28.5°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,380 h
- Rain a year
- 1,283 mm
- Climate
- Tropical
- Time zone
- UTC−3
- Elevation
- 4 m
Climate in Salvador
Salvador has a tropical climate: it is warm all year round, and the seasons differ mainly in how much rain falls. February is the warmest month with average highs of 29 °C, while July is the coolest at 25 °C. With around 2,380 hours of sunshine a year, Salvador is sunny; January is the sunniest month with 7.6 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Good
Best time to visit: September – January
Good forBeach & swimmingSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 25°
- Midday, 13:00: about 27°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 27°
- Evening, 20:00: about 25°
- Night, 23:00: about 24°
05:0817:31
Warm enough for a T-shirt in the evening.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 04:55–05:37 · evening 17:02–17:44
- Blue hour
- Morning 04:47–04:55 · evening 17:44–17:52
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
What is the weather like in Salvador in October?
In October, Salvador is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 26.2 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 71 mm in total. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Salvador.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 12 h 22 min05:08 – 17:31
- UV index
- 13 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 30 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 22 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 46 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC−3America/Bahia
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %72 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %46 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Insect repellent
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Sea temperature in Salvador
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 25.6 – 26.8 °C
Swimming season: All year
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Salvador ranges from 25.5 °C in August to 28.5 °C in March. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
The sea warms up slowly: it is warmest in March, while the air already peaks in February. From March to August the sea is even warmer than the afternoon air. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in March, eight out of ten years were between 28.0 and 28.9 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 27.7° | 27.2° | 28.1° | warm |
| FebruaryFeb | 28.2° | 27.6° | 28.8° | warm |
| MarchMar | 28.5° | 28.0° | 28.9° | warm |
| AprilApr | 28.5° | 28.0° | 29.1° | warm |
| MayMay | 27.7° | 27.1° | 28.1° | warm |
| JuneJun | 26.6° | 26.1° | 27.0° | warm |
| JulyJul | 25.9° | 25.5° | 26.3° | pleasant |
| AugustAug | 25.5° | 25.1° | 26.0° | pleasant |
| SeptemberSep | 25.7° | 25.3° | 26.2° | pleasant |
| OctoberOct | 26.2° | 25.6° | 26.8° | warm |
| NovemberNov | 26.7° | 26.3° | 27.1° | warm |
| DecemberDec | 27.1° | 26.8° | 27.5° | warm |
Sunshine hours in Salvador
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 7.3 of 12.4 hours of daylight in Salvador, 59 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 4 km away, averages 1991–2020 (WMO climate normals). Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in Salvador
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 13 · extremeAvoid the midday sun; SPF 50+, covering clothes, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in February (UV 13).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 10 min
- Fair skin
- about 15 min
- Light brown skin
- about 20 min
- Olive skin
- about 25 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Rain in Salvador: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Salvador has about 12 rainy days with 71 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Salvador
How breezy and how cloudy Salvador is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Salvador typically peaks at 22 km/h during the day: Beaufort 4, moderate breeze.
Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting
From Beaufort 4 (20 km/h) the daily breeze is usually enough for windsurfing and often for kiting: Jun – Mar.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 46 % of the sky over Salvador: variable cloud, with about 7.3 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat and humidity in Salvador
How often the day gets hot in Salvador (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Salvador has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 27 °C: often muggy. The air feels warmer than the thermometer says: light, airy clothes and slow days help.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Salvador
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Warm 20–24°
- Hot 24° and more
- muggy month (10+ muggy days)
HotOctober: nights around 24°. Hot nights: air conditioning makes sleeping much easier. Muggy on about 30 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in July (22°), the warmest in March (25°). Nights stay tropical all year (20 °C and more), so a room with air conditioning or at least a fan pays off. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 355 days a year, mostly all year round.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 66 | 28° | 25° | 27.7° | 7.6 h | 13 | 64 |
| FebruaryFeb | 62 | 29° | 25° | 28.2° | 7.4 h | 15 | 65 |
| MarchMar | 56 | 28° | 25° | 28.5° | 7.3 h | 18 | 95 |
| AprilApr | 58 | 28° | 25° | 28.5° | 6.2 h | 22 | 173 |
| MayMay | 57 | 26° | 24° | 27.7° | 5.1 h | 23 | 212 |
| JuneJun | 56 | 25° | 23° | 26.6° | 4.8 h | 24 | 172 |
| JulyJul | 58 | 25° | 22° | 25.9° | 5.5 h | 24 | 141 |
| AugustAug | 60 | 25° | 22° | 25.5° | 6.1 h | 21 | 98 |
| SeptemberSep | 69 | 26° | 23° | 25.7° | 6.8 h | 15 | 73 |
| OctoberOct | 78 | 27° | 24° | 26.2° | 7.3 h | 12 | 71 |
| NovemberNov | 72 | 28° | 24° | 26.7° | 6.8 h | 11 | 74 |
| DecemberDec | 72 | 28° | 25° | 27.1° | 7.2 h | 10 | 45 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
12.98° S, 38.49° W · 4 m · America/Bahia
Best time to visit Salvador
The best time to visit Salvador is from September to January. For a beach holiday with the sea above 21 °C, go from October to December. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from October to November. Rain is most frequent from January to September; the wettest month is May with 212 mm.
Salvador through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Salvador in the dry season
Oct – Dec
Good
- 27–28 °C by day
- Sea 27 °C
- 7 h of sun a day
- 33 rainy days in all
Salvador in the rainy season
Jan – Sep
Good
- 25–29 °C by day
- Sea 27 °C
- 6 h of sun a day
- 176 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Salvador for you.
Your best months: July – September
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Salvador
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
October has the better holiday weather in Salvador: score 78 against 72. In November, days are 1 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 1 °C warmer in November. November has one rainy day fewer.
| Month | October | November |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 78better | 72 |
| Day high | 27° | 28° |
| Night low | 24° | 24° |
| Sea | 26.2° | 26.7° |
| Sunshine | 7.3 hbetter | 6.8 h |
| Rainy days | 12 | 11better |
| Rainfall | 71 mm | 74 mm |
| Muggy days | 30 | 30 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
Oct – Dec
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Oct – Nov
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Jan – Sep
12 or more rainy days
Salvador month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
66January28° · Sea 28° · 8 h
In January, Salvador is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 27.7 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 64 mm in total. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, January is a good month for a holiday in Salvador.
Salvador in January62February29° · Sea 28° · 7 h
In February, Salvador is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 28.2 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 15 days, totalling 65 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, February is a good month for a holiday in Salvador.
Salvador in February56March28° · Sea 29° · 7 h
In March, Salvador is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 28.5 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 18 days, totalling 95 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, March is a so-so month for a holiday in Salvador.
Salvador in March58April28° · Sea 29° · 6 h
In April, Salvador is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 28.5 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 22 days, totalling 173 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Salvador.
Salvador in April57May26° · Sea 28° · 5 h
In May, Salvador is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 27.7 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 23 days, totalling 212 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Salvador.
Salvador in May56June25° · Sea 27° · 5 h
In June, Salvador is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 26.6 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 24 days, totalling 172 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, June is a so-so month for a holiday in Salvador.
Salvador in June58July25° · Sea 26° · 6 h
In July, Salvador is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 25.9 °C – pleasant for swimming. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 24 days, totalling 141 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Salvador.
Salvador in July60August25° · Sea 26° · 6 h
In August, Salvador is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 25.5 °C – pleasant for swimming. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 21 days, totalling 98 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Salvador.
Salvador in August69September26° · Sea 26° · 7 h
In September, Salvador is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 25.7 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 15 days, totalling 73 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Salvador.
Salvador in September78October27° · Sea 26° · 7 h
In October, Salvador is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 26.2 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 71 mm in total. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Salvador.
Salvador in October72November28° · Sea 27° · 7 h
In November, Salvador is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 26.7 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 74 mm in total. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, November is a good month for a holiday in Salvador.
Salvador in November72December28° · Sea 27° · 7 h
In December, Salvador is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 27.1 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 45 mm in total. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, December is a good month for a holiday in Salvador.
Salvador in DecemberSalvador compared
Put Salvador side by side with another destination.
No destination found
Salvador vs. Recife
In October Salvador has the better holiday weather (score 78 vs. 65). During the day Recife is 2 °C warmer than Salvador. The sea in Recife is 1 °C warmer. Recife gets one more hour of sunshine a day.
| in October | Salvador | Recife |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 78 | 65 |
| Daytime high | 27° | 29° |
| Sea | 26° | 27° |
| Sunshine | 7 h | 8 h |
| Rainy days | 12 | 12 |
| Best time | Sep – Jan | Aug – Nov |
Through the year
Brazil in October: the best places
In October, Salvador ranks 3 of 19 destinations in this country.
- Natal29°27°90
- 2Fortaleza30°27°79
- 3SalvadorThis page27°26°78
- 4João Pessoa29°27°75
- 5Belo Horizonte27°75
- 6Rio de Janeiro28°22°71
- 7Ipanema District28°22°71
- 8Porto Alegre24°20°71
Planning a trip to Salvador
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Salvador in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Salvador has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 78) and its weakest during the Easter holidays (score 57).
- 57
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 28 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 6.5 h of sun a day
- 21 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 57
May half-term
May – Jun
Fair
- 26 °C by day
- Sea 27 °C
- 5.0 h of sun a day
- 23 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 59
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Fair
- 25 °C by day
- Sea 26 °C
- 5.9 h of sun a day
- 22 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 78
October half-term
Oct
GoodBest holidays
- 27 °C by day
- Sea 26 °C
- 7.3 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming, Sightseeing & walks
- 69
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Good
- 28 °C by day
- Sea 27 °C
- 7.4 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 10 h 10 min
- Distance
- 8,050 km
- Time zone
- UTC−3
- Jet lag
- About 3 days (4 h west)
Rule of thumb for flying west: for a few days before, stay up a little later, and get afternoon and evening light at your destination.
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Frequently asked questions about Salvador
When is the best time to visit Salvador?
The best time to visit Salvador is from September to January. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Salvador?
The sea temperature in Salvador ranges from 25.5 °C in August to 28.5 °C in March. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
Can you swim in Salvador in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 26.2 °C – lovely and warm for swimming.
What is the warmest month in Salvador?
February is the warmest month, with average highs of 29 °C and nights around 25 °C. July is the coolest month at 25 °C.
When does it rain most in Salvador?
Rain is most frequent from January to September; the wettest month is May with 212 mm. The driest month is December with 45 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Salvador get?
Salvador gets around 2,380 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is January with 7.6 hours a day; in June there are 4.8 hours a day.
What time zone is Salvador in?
Salvador uses the time zone America/Bahia, at UTC−3 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Salvador?
A nonstop flight from London to Salvador takes about 10 h 10 min, for a straight-line distance of about 8,050 km.
Which school holidays are best for Salvador?
Salvador has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 78) and its weakest during the Easter holidays (score 57). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 57, May half-term 57, Summer holidays 59, October half-term 78, Christmas holidays 69.
Near Salvador
Other destinations close by.
Places with a climate like Salvador
Destinations whose weather through the year is closest to Salvador's – good alternatives.