Salvador & the Bahia coast
Capoeira practised on a cobbled square in a city built by and for the drum, palm-lined beaches the length of the coast road, and a moqueca stew worth planning the day around.
The best time to visit Salvador & the Bahia coast is Dec–Mar, when typical daytime highs reach about 28°C (82°F). Local time there is 20:08 (UTC-3).
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In season
The year at a glance
January · high 29°C · rain 76mm · 12.8h of daylight · in the recommended window
shaded columns are the recommended window
Averages for 2019–2023 from Open-Meteo’s archive, not a forecast
| Month | High °CHigh °F | Rain mmRain in | Light | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°C84°F | 76mm3.0in | 12.8h12.8h | in the recommended window |
| February | 30°C85°F | 61mm2.4in | 12.5h12.5h | in the recommended window |
| March | 29°C84°F | 162mm6.4in | 12.2h12.2h | in the recommended window |
| April | 28°C83°F | 198mm7.8in | 11.8h11.8h | |
| May | 27°C81°F | 222mm8.7in | 11.5h11.5h | |
| June | 26°C79°F | 153mm6.0in | 11.4h11.4h | |
| July | 26°C78°F | 149mm5.9in | 11.4h11.4h | |
| August | 26°C78°F | 98mm3.9in | 11.7h11.7h | |
| September | 27°C80°F | 73mm2.9in | 12.0h12.0h | |
| October | 28°C83°F | 66mm2.6in | 12.4h12.4h | |
| November | 28°C83°F | 147mm5.8in | 12.7h12.7h | |
| December | 29°C84°F | 97mm3.8in | 12.9h12.9h | in the recommended window |
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- BRLBrazilian real
- Language
- Portuguese
- Driving
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When is the best time to visit Salvador & the Bahia coast?
The best time to visit Salvador & the Bahia coast is Dec–Mar, when typical daytime highs reach about 28°C (82°F).
How warm does Salvador & the Bahia coast get?
Typical daytime highs in Salvador & the Bahia coast are Mar–May 28°C (83°F), Jun–Aug 26°C (79°F), Sep–Nov 28°C (82°F), Dec–Feb 29°C (84°F).
Is Salvador & the Bahia coast expensive?
On the ground, Salvador & the Bahia coast is cheap.
What sort of trip is Salvador & the Bahia coast good for?
Salvador & the Bahia coast is good for beach and sun holidays, history and culture, food and drink, relaxing holidays.
How rainy is Salvador & the Bahia coast?
The wettest month in Salvador & the Bahia coast is May at 222mm (8.7in), the driest February at 61mm (2.4in), with a monthly average of 125mm (4.9in).
What plug do I need for Salvador & the Bahia coast?
Salvador & the Bahia coast uses type C, N sockets at 127/220 V.
