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Best time to visit Salvador

Go inSeptember–October

September to March is the drier, sunnier half.

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Salvador month by month

MonthRatingAvg highRainCrowdsFlightsWhat’s on
JanuaryGood30°CSome rainPeak crowdsPriciest–
FebruaryGood30°CSome rainPeak crowdsPriciestCarnaval, Festa de Iemanjá
MarchMixed30°CWetModerateAverage–
AprilMixed29°CVery wetModerateAverage–
MayGood28°CVery wetQuietCheapest–
JuneGood27°CVery wetQuietCheapest–
JulyGreat26°CWetQuietCheapest–
AugustGreat26°CWetQuietCheapest–
SeptemberGreat27°CSome rainQuietCheapest–
OctoberGreat28°CSome rainQuietCheapest–
NovemberGreat29°CSome rainModerateAverage–
DecemberGood30°CSome rainPeak crowdsPriciest–

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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