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Salvador in August: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Salvador in August will be like? Take a look at our weather guide for Salvador, based on historical data.
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August

Weather in Salvador in August 2025

OK Weather
Warm
🌧️
Rainy
Salvador in August usually sees fair weather conditions, with an average daily high temperature of +25°C and roughly 2 sunny days. However, you should prepare for about 26 rainy days with an average precipitation of 85 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
  • August is usually the driest month of the year in Salvador

Average weather

☀️
+25°C
Avg. max. temperature
+18°C
Min.
+30°C
Max.
85 mm
Total precipitation
79%
Avg. humidity
4 m/s
Avg. wind
2 ☀️
Sunny Days
3 ⛅️
Cloudy
26 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Salvador has OK weather in August.

Average temperature in Salvador in August

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Salvador for August based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The expected average maximum temperature in August is +26°C with a maximum of +29°C and a minimum of +21°C.

The average maximum temperature goes up 38% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +24°C to +27°C.

Is Salvador warm or cold in August?

Salvador is typically warm in August.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +25°C to +25°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from +22°C to +22°C.

It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.

August is one of the coolest months in Salvador, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Salvador in August

Salvador weather looks like this, on average, in August and the surrounding months.
JulyAugustSeptember
Avg. temperature
+25°C+25°C+26°C
Min. temperature
+19°C+18°C+20°C
Max. temperature
+31°C+30°C+30°C
Rainfall
118 mm85 mm66 mm
Wind
4 m/s4 m/s4 m/s
Humidity
80%79%79%
Air pressure
1018 HPa1017 HPa1016 HPa
Sunny days
123
Cloudy days
235
Rainy days
272622
Snowy days
000

August weather is still as ok as in July. The temperature levels stay the same in the area of +25°C for average maximum temperature during the day. As August arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 118 mm to 85 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 80% to 79%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during August, staying around 4 m/s. The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in August, from 1 to 2.

September brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

Wind speed in Salvador in August based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 5 m/s getting up to 7 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Salvador is gradually decreasing during August, going from 6 m/s to 4 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during August in Salvador based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 55% chance of rain on an average day in August, with total rainfall of approximately 56 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 8 mm, which is considered light rain. August is a pretty wet month with over 17 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
Here’s how August is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Salvador wettest month is May, where a typical day has a 87% chance of precipitation and 173 mm of rainfall per day. December, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 61% chance of precipitation and 54 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last August in Salvador?

This is the weather in Salvador in August 2023:
1 August
🌧️
+24°C
2 August
🌧️
+24°C
3 August
🌧️
+24°C
4 August
☀️
+26°C
5 August
☁️
+26°C
6 August
☁️
+25°C
7 August
🌧️
+25°C
8 August
☁️
+26°C
9 August
🌧️
+24°C
10 August
🌧️
+25°C
11 August
☁️
+26°C
12 August
🌧️
+25°C
13 August
🌧️
+24°C
14 August
🌧️
+24°C
15 August
🌧️
+24°C
16 August
🌧️
+25°C
17 August
🌧️
+24°C
18 August
🌧️
+25°C
19 August
☀️
+27°C
20 August
☀️
+26°C
21 August
☁️
+27°C
22 August
☁️
+26°C
23 August
☁️
+26°C
24 August
☁️
+27°C
25 August
☀️
+28°C
26 August
☀️
+29°C
27 August
☀️
+27°C
28 August
☁️
+28°C
29 August
☁️
+27°C
30 August
☁️
+27°C
31 August
☀️
+27°C
In August 2023 Salvador had 7 sunny days, 11 cloudy days, and 13 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +26°C, with an absolute maximum of +29°C and a minimum of +24°C. The average humidity was 81%, with a maximum of 93% and a minimum of 56%. The average wind speed was 5 m/s, with a maximum of 8 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change over Years

This is how Salvador climate have been changing during last 43 years period.

The climate in Salvador in August has not changed much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1981 (+26°C) and the highest in 2019 (+29°C). The driest year was 2012 with only 701 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 1989 with 1928 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Salvador in August:

Is August a good time to visit Salvador?

It’s always a good time to visit Salvador, but the weather is changeable in August, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Salvador in August?

August is warm in Salvador. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.

Is Salvador rainy in August?

Salvador is often rainy in August. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Salvador in August?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Salvador in August, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

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Monthly weather in Salvador

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Salvador, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2022.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.