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Salvador

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Updated Sunday, September 13, 2026 · sourced live layer and versioned editorial content

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Climate normals · 2016–2025

When to go: Salvador month by month

Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Salvador are typically July, August and September, with average daytime highs around 26–26°C. February is usually the warmest month (average high 29°C), August the coldest (average low 22°C), and May the wettest (about 193 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.

Monthly averages computed from 2016–2025 Open-Meteo historical weather records for this location. Long-run averages, not a forecast.
MonthAvg high (°C)Avg low (°C)Rain (mm)Sunshine (h/day)
January29.124.98511.4
February29.325.25811.5
March29.225.110711.1
April28.324.816410.4
May27.124.119310.2
June26.323.312910.0
July25.622.510410.4
August25.722.48710.7
September26.422.86310.8
October28.023.86211.2
November28.424.112811.1
December29.024.66811.9

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What is being reported around Salvador

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01 · Overview

Salvador, in brief

Salvador is mapped here through verified geographic facts and source-linked daily data. Its longer editorial profile is in the enrichment queue.

02 · History

How Salvador took shape

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03 · Visit

Visiting Salvador

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04 · Food & culture

Food and everyday culture in Salvador

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05 · Arts

Arts and cultural life in Salvador

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06 · Economy

Work and the economy in Salvador

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07 · Safety

Safety and practical guidance for Salvador

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08 · Questions

Questions about Salvador

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Atlas FAQ Desk

Frequently Asked Questions about Salvador

Essential geographic, demographic, currency, and travel context verified from primary records.

01 · Q&A

Where is Salvador located and what are its coordinates?

Salvador is situated in Brazil at geographic coordinates -12.9756, -38.4910 with an elevation of an elevation monitored in local geographic surveys.

02 · Q&A

What is the population and time zone of Salvador?

Salvador has a recorded population of approximately 2,711,840 and observes the America/Bahia time zone (BRL).

03 · Q&A

What languages and currency are used in Salvador?

Official and commonly spoken languages in Salvador include pt-BR, es, en, fr, and the circulating currency is BRL.

04 · Q&A

How can I check live conditions and daily updates for Salvador?

Today's Atlas provides continuous tracking for Salvador, featuring real-time weather conditions, daylight cycles, local geographic signals, and verified daily briefs.