March could be a good time to visit Salvador, as the weather is generally fine. The average high temperature is around +28°C, and there are typically 2 sunny days in March. However, expect about 25 rainy days, and total monthly rainfall of approximately 102 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
☀️
+28°C
Avg. max. temperature
+22°C
Min.
+34°C
Max.
102 mm
Total precipitation
81%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
2 ☀️
Sunny Days
4 ⛅️
Cloudy
25 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Salvador has OK weather in March.
Average temperature in Salvador in March
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Salvador for March based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The expected average maximum temperature in March is +27°C with a maximum of +30°C and a minimum of +23°C.
The average maximum temperature goes down 29% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +28°C to +26°C.
Is Salvador warm or cold in March?
Salvador is typically warm in March.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +28°C to +28°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from +25°C to +25°C.
It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.
Take a look at how March is compared to other months in Salvador:
Climate in Salvador in March
Salvador weather looks like this, on average, in March and the surrounding months.
February
March
April
Avg. temperature
+28°C
+28°C
+28°C
Min. temperature
+22°C
+22°C
+22°C
Max. temperature
+34°C
+34°C
+33°C
Rainfall
64 mm
102 mm
163 mm
Wind
3 m/s
3 m/s
3 m/s
Humidity
81%
81%
83%
Air pressure
1012 HPa
1012 HPa
1012 HPa
Sunny days
2
2
1
Cloudy days
3
4
2
Rainy days
22
25
26
Snowy days
0
0
0
March weather is still as ok as in February.The temperature levels stay the same in the area of +28°C for average maximum temperature during the day.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 64 mm to 102 mm.Humidity levels don’t change as the month goes on, averaging around 81%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during March, staying around 3 m/s.The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 2 sunny days during the month.
April brings much the same weather, it remains ok.
Wind speed in Salvador in March based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 4 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 March, going from 4 m/s to 3 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during March in Salvador based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in March is about 153 mm, with a 97% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 31 mm, which is moderate rain.March is a pretty wet month with over 30 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
Here’s how March 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 March in Salvador?
This is the weather in Salvador in March 2023:
1 March
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+28°C
2 March
☁️
+28°C
3 March
🌧️
+28°C
4 March
🌧️
+27°C
5 March
🌧️
+28°C
6 March
☀️
+29°C
7 March
☀️
+30°C
8 March
🌧️
+28°C
9 March
☁️
+28°C
10 March
🌧️
+27°C
11 March
🌧️
+28°C
12 March
🌧️
+27°C
13 March
🌧️
+26°C
14 March
🌧️
+28°C
15 March
☀️
+27°C
16 March
🌧️
+27°C
17 March
🌧️
+27°C
18 March
🌧️
+27°C
19 March
🌧️
+27°C
20 March
🌧️
+27°C
21 March
🌧️
+26°C
22 March
🌧️
+26°C
23 March
🌧️
+27°C
24 March
🌧️
+25°C
25 March
🌧️
+26°C
26 March
🌧️
+26°C
27 March
🌧️
+28°C
28 March
☁️
+26°C
29 March
🌧️
+27°C
30 March
☀️
+28°C
31 March
☁️
+26°C
In March 2023 Salvador had 4 sunny days, 4 cloudy days, and 23 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +27°C, with an absolute maximum of +30°C and a minimum of +25°C. The average humidity was 83%, with a maximum of 93% and a minimum of 67%. The average wind speed was 4 m/s, with a maximum of 7 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in March?
Climate Change over Years
This is how Salvador climate have been changing during last 43 years period.
The climate in Salvador in March 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 March:
Is March a good time to visit Salvador?
It’s always a good time to visit Salvador, but the weather is changeable in March, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.
Can you sunbathe in Salvador in March?
March 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 March?
Salvador is often rainy in March. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Salvador in March?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Salvador in March, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
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, 2023.
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.