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Salvador in December: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

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

Weather in Salvador in December 2024

OK Weather
Warm
🌧️
Rainy
Salvador in December usually sees fair weather conditions, with an average daily high temperature of +28°C and roughly 3 sunny days. However, you should prepare for about 19 rainy days with an average precipitation of 54 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
  • December is usually the hottest month of the year in Salvador;

Average weather

☀️
+28°C
Avg. max. temperature
+22°C
Min.
+32°C
Max.
54 mm
Total precipitation
81%
Avg. humidity
4 m/s
Avg. wind
3 ☀️
Sunny Days
9 ⛅️
Cloudy
19 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Salvador has OK weather in December.

Average temperature in Salvador in December

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

The expected average maximum temperature in December is +28°C with a maximum of +30°C and a minimum of +24°C.

The average maximum temperature goes up 0% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +29°C to +29°C.

Is Salvador warm or cold in December?

Salvador is typically warm in December.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +28°C to +28°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from +24°C to +24°C.

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

December is the hottest month in Salvador, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Salvador in December

Salvador weather looks like this, on average, in December and the surrounding months.
NovemberDecemberJanuary
Avg. temperature
+28°C+28°C+28°C
Min. temperature
+20°C+22°C+22°C
Max. temperature
+33°C+32°C+32°C
Rainfall
65 mm54 mm57 mm
Wind
4 m/s4 m/s3 m/s
Humidity
81%81%81%
Air pressure
1012 HPa1012 HPa1012 HPa
Sunny days
232
Cloudy days
897
Rainy days
201922
Snowy days
000

December weather is still as ok as in November. The temperature levels stay the same in the area of +28°C for average maximum temperature during the day. As December arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 65 mm to 54 mm. Humidity levels don’t change as the month goes on, averaging around 81%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during December, staying around 4 m/s. The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in December, from 2 to 3.

January brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

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

The average wind speed is 5 m/s getting up to 6 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 December, going from 5 m/s to 4 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during December in Salvador based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 39% chance of rain on an average day in December, with total rainfall of approximately 55 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 24 mm, which is considered light rain. December is a pretty wet month with over 12 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
Here’s how December 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 December in Salvador?

This is the weather in Salvador in December 2023:
1 December
🌧️
+29°C
2 December
☀️
+29°C
3 December
☀️
+29°C
4 December
☁️
+29°C
5 December
☀️
+29°C
6 December
🌧️
+27°C
7 December
☁️
+27°C
8 December
☁️
+28°C
9 December
☀️
+29°C
10 December
☁️
+27°C
11 December
☁️
+28°C
12 December
☁️
+29°C
13 December
☁️
+28°C
14 December
☁️
+27°C
15 December
☁️
+28°C
16 December
🌧️
+27°C
17 December
🌧️
+28°C
18 December
☁️
+28°C
19 December
☁️
+30°C
20 December
🌧️
+27°C
21 December
🌧️
+26°C
22 December
☁️
+28°C
23 December
☁️
+29°C
24 December
☁️
+29°C
25 December
☁️
+29°C
26 December
☀️
+30°C
27 December
☁️
+29°C
28 December
☁️
+29°C
29 December
☁️
+29°C
30 December
☁️
+29°C
31 December
☁️
+29°C
In December 2023 Salvador had 5 sunny days, 20 cloudy days, and 6 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +28°C, with an absolute maximum of +30°C and a minimum of +26°C. The average humidity was 79%, with a maximum of 91% and a minimum of 64%. The average wind speed was 5 m/s, with a maximum of 9 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 December 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 December:

Is December a good time to visit Salvador?

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

Can you sunbathe in Salvador in December?

December 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 December?

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

Is it sunny in Salvador in December?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Salvador in December, 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.