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Best time to visit Salvador: month by month
Short answer
September to March is the drier, sunnier season, with highs of about 27–29°C; Carnival (February or March) is spectacular but expensive. April to July is the rainy season, still warm at about 25–28°C, with lower prices.
Month by month
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 28°C | 24°C | 22 | very high |
| Feb | 29°C | 25°C | 19 | very high |
| Mar | 28°C | 24°C | 22 | high |
| Apr | 28°C | 24°C | 21 | medium |
| May | 27°C | 24°C | 22 | low |
| Jun | 26°C | 23°C | 24 | medium |
| Jul | 25°C | 22°C | 25 | medium |
| Aug | 25°C | 22°C | 24 | low |
| Sep | 27°C | 23°C | 18 | medium |
| Oct | 28°C | 24°C | 15 | medium |
| Nov | 28°C | 24°C | 20 | medium |
| Dec | 29°C | 24°C | 19 | high |
Temperatures and rainy days: Copernicus ERA5 averages, 2021–2023. Crowd levels are our estimate.
Season by season
Spring (Sep–Nov)
Drier and sunny, about 27–28°C; good beach weather with fewer crowds.
Summer (Dec–Mar)
Hot, about 28–29°C, with festivals and Carnival; the busiest and most expensive time.
Autumn (Apr–May)
The rains begin, about 27–28°C; quieter and cheaper.
Winter (Jun–Aug)
Warm and wettest, about 25–26°C, with São João festivities in June.
Events worth planning around
- Lavagem do Bonfim, washing of the Bonfim church steps (January)
- Festa de Iemanjá in Rio Vermelho (2 February)
- Carnival (February or March)
- São João (June)
When to avoid
Avoid Carnival if you dislike huge crowds and high prices, and May to July if you want reliable beach weather.
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Common questions
What is the best time to visit Salvador?
September to March, the drier and sunnier season.
When is the rainy season?
April to July, with frequent but often short showers.
When is the Iemanjá festival?
On 2 February in Rio Vermelho.