Weather radar Salvador
Real-time precipitation radar · Bahia · Brazil
Salvador climate table – average temperature, precipitation & sunshine hours
The climate table for Salvador shows long-term monthly averages (2000–2023): average high and average low temperature in °C, monthly precipitation (mm), rainy days and sunshine hours per month. Data source: ERA5 reanalysis (ECMWF) via the WDTEC Climate Archive.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 28.6° | 28.5° | 28.2° | 27.8° | 26.6° | 25.6° | 25° | 25.2° | 26.1° | 27.6° | 28.1° | 28.8° |
| Avg low (°C) | 25° | 25.2° | 25.1° | 25° | 24.2° | 23.3° | 22.5° | 22.4° | 22.9° | 23.9° | 24.4° | 24.9° |
| Precipitation (mm) | 89 | 73 | 111 | 211 | 209 | 170 | 157 | 101 | 65 | 97 | 117 | 57 |
| Rainy days | 16 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 22 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 11 |
| Sunshine hours | 348 | 318 | 346 | 308 | 317 | 301 | 309 | 330 | 323 | 342 | 316 | 348 |
| Humidity | 79% | 80% | 80% | 82% | 82% | 81% | 81% | 80% | 78% | 78% | 79% | 78% |
Best time to visit Salvador
The best time to visit Salvador is typically December. In this month the average high is 28.8°C, precipitation is 57 mm and sunshine duration is 348 hours. The annual average high is 27.2°C, total annual precipitation is 1457 mm (233 rainy days/year) and annual sunshine is 3906 hours.
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Salvador
How up to date is the weather radar for Salvador?
The weather radar for Salvador is updated every 5 minutes with new radar data from the OPERA composite radar. A 2-hour forecast animation is also available. Rainfall probability, wind gusts and UV index are available up to 14 days in advance.
What weather data is available for Salvador?
Besides the rain radar, RadarWeather provides for Salvador: rainfall probability, thunderstorm warning (CAPE index), wind gusts, UV index, air pressure, humidity, dew point, sunshine hours, snow line and a 14-day forecast based on ICON-D2, ECMWF IFS and GFS.
When are thunderstorms expected in Salvador?
The thunderstorm potential for Salvador is calculated from the CAPE index and lightning potential. Active storm cells and severe weather warnings are visible on the radar map in real time. Thunderstorm warnings are issued automatically as soon as storm cells are detected near Salvador.
What is the climate like in Salvador?
Salvador has an annual average high of 27.2°C. The warmest month is December (avg high 28.8°C), the coldest August (avg low 22.4°C). The wettest month is April with 211 mm, the driest December with 57 mm. Total annual precipitation is 1457 mm (233 rainy days). Annual sunshine is 3906 hours.
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