Monthly climate guide
Salvador weather in August
Expect warm weather in Salvador in August: afternoons reach about 27°C (80°F), while nights drop to around 21°C (71°F). Around 88 mm of rain falls over the month (some rain), and skies are a mix of sun and cloud. Daytime highs are about the same as July and about the same as September.
What stands out in August
- It's one of the sunniest months here, with cloud cover around 46%.
- Days and nights are close, only about 5°C apart.
- August is among Salvador's three coolest months.
- It's humid — around 78% — so the heat feels heavier.
Avg high
27°C
80°F
Avg low
21°C
71°F
Rainfall
88 mm
some rain
Humidity
78%
relative
Sky
46%
cloud · a mix of sun and cloud
Salvador weather by month
Show the monthly averages as a table
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°C / 87°F | 24°C / 76°F | 71 mm | 73% | 51% |
| February | 31°C / 88°F | 25°C / 76°F | 67 mm | 74% | 52% |
| March | 31°C / 88°F | 25°C / 77°F | 83 mm | 75% | 47% |
| April | 30°C / 87°F | 25°C / 76°F | 114 mm | 77% | 50% |
| May | 29°C / 83°F | 24°C / 74°F | 139 mm | 81% | 54% |
| June | 27°C / 81°F | 23°C / 73°F | 122 mm | 81% | 52% |
| July | 27°C / 80°F | 22°C / 71°F | 108 mm | 79% | 49% |
| August | 27°C / 80°F | 21°C / 71°F | 88 mm | 78% | 46% |
| September | 28°C / 82°F | 22°C / 71°F | 56 mm | 76% | 45% |
| October | 30°C / 85°F | 23°C / 73°F | 58 mm | 74% | 47% |
| November | 30°C / 87°F | 24°C / 74°F | 72 mm | 74% | 56% |
| December | 31°C / 88°F | 24°C / 75°F | 58 mm | 72% | 50% |
What to pack for August
- T-shirts plus a light layer for the evening
- Comfortable trainers or sandals for long walks
- A compact umbrella or packable rain jacket
- Water-resistant shoes
- Quick-dry fabrics — it feels stickier than the temperature suggests
Is August a good time to visit Salvador?
Compare the months in the chart above to find your ideal window.
Best time to visit Salvador →Other Brazil cities in August
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Salvador in August: quick answers
Is August a good time to visit Salvador?
Yes. August is one of the best months for Salvador, with highs around 27°C and about 88 mm of rain.
How warm is Salvador in August?
Average highs are about 27°C (80°F) and average lows about 21°C (71°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in Salvador in August?
Salvador typically gets around 88 mm of rain in August — some rain.
Figures are long-term averages for the area around Salvador (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.