Monthly climate guide
Salvador weather in May
With highs near 29°C (83°F) and lows around 24°C (74°F), May feels hot in Salvador. Rainfall averages about 139 mm (wet) and the sky is a mix of sun and cloud. Daytime highs are 2°C cooler than April and about the same as June.
What stands out in May
- Humidity near 81% makes 29°C feel stickier than it sounds.
- This is rainy-season territory in Salvador: short, heavy downpours are typical.
- There's little difference between day and night (around 5°C).
- Expect more cloud than at any other time of year.
It's usually the wettest month of the year.
Avg high
29°C
83°F
Avg low
24°C
74°F
Rainfall
139 mm
wet
Humidity
81%
relative
Sky
54%
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 May
- Light, breathable clothing (cotton or linen)
- A sun hat and high-SPF sunscreen
- A refillable water bottle
- A compact umbrella or packable rain jacket
- Water-resistant shoes
- Quick-dry fabrics — it feels stickier than the temperature suggests
Is May 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 May
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Salvador in May: quick answers
Is May a good time to visit Salvador?
May is one of the wetter months in Salvador, with about 139 mm of rain. You can still go: pack a rain jacket and keep plans flexible.
How warm is Salvador in May?
Average highs are about 29°C (83°F) and average lows about 24°C (74°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in Salvador in May?
Salvador typically gets around 139 mm of rain in May — wet. It's usually the wettest month of the year.
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.