Best time to visit Salvador
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September to March is the drier, sunnier half.
See Salvador on the globeSalvador month by month
| Month | Rating | Avg high | Rain | Crowds | Flights | What’s on |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Good | 30°C | Some rain | Peak crowds | Priciest | – |
| February | Good | 30°C | Some rain | Peak crowds | Priciest | Carnaval, Festa de Iemanjá |
| March | Mixed | 30°C | Wet | Moderate | Average | – |
| April | Mixed | 29°C | Very wet | Moderate | Average | – |
| May | Good | 28°C | Very wet | Quiet | Cheapest | – |
| June | Good | 27°C | Very wet | Quiet | Cheapest | – |
| July | Great | 26°C | Wet | Quiet | Cheapest | – |
| August | Great | 26°C | Wet | Quiet | Cheapest | – |
| September | Great | 27°C | Some rain | Quiet | Cheapest | – |
| October | Great | 28°C | Some rain | Quiet | Cheapest | – |
| November | Great | 29°C | Some rain | Moderate | Average | – |
| December | Good | 30°C | Some rain | Peak crowds | Priciest | – |
Festivals, events and seasons in Salvador
- February🎉 CarnavalAfro-Brazilian street carnival with trio elétrico trucks.
- February🕯️ Festa de IemanjáOfferings to the sea goddess on 2 February.
Good to know
- Flights to Salvador are usually cheapest in May–October. The catch: May–August are rainy.
- Crowds and prices peak in December–February, so book early.
- The heaviest rain falls in April–June.
Salvador was Brazil’s first capital.
Questions people ask
When is the best time to visit Salvador?
The best time to visit Salvador is September–October. September to March is the drier, sunnier half.
What is the cheapest time to fly to Salvador?
Flights are usually cheapest in May–October, when demand is lowest.
When is Salvador busiest?
Salvador is busiest in December–February.
What is the weather like in Salvador?
January is the warmest month, with average highs of 30°C, and July the coolest at 26°C. The wettest period is March–August.
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- Manaus best in Jun–Aug
- Brasília best in May–Sep
- Florianópolis best in May–Sep
- Recife best in Oct
- Ouro Preto best in May–Oct
- Fernando de Noronha best in Jan and Aug–Nov
- Bonito best in May–Aug
- Lençóis Maranhenses best in Sep and Dec
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