May could be a good time to visit Salvador, as the weather is generally fine. The average high temperature is around +26°C, and there are typically 1 sunny days in May. However, expect about 27 rainy days, and total monthly rainfall of approximately 173 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
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+26°C
Avg. max. temperature
+21°C
Min.
+32°C
Max.
173 mm
Total precipitation
82%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
1 ☀️
Sunny Days
3 ⛅️
Cloudy
27 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Salvador has OK weather in May.
Average temperature in Salvador in May
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Salvador for May based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The expected average maximum temperature in May is +26°C with a maximum of +28°C and a minimum of +23°C.
The average maximum temperature goes down 20% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +27°C to +26°C.
Is Salvador warm or cold in May?
Salvador is typically warm in May.
Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +28°C to +26°C. The minimum temperature also goes down from +24°C to +23°C.
It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.
Take a look at how May is compared to other months in Salvador:
Climate in Salvador in May
Salvador weather looks like this, on average, in May and the surrounding months.
April
May
June
Avg. temperature
+28°C
+26°C
+25°C
Min. temperature
+22°C
+21°C
+20°C
Max. temperature
+33°C
+32°C
+30°C
Rainfall
163 mm
173 mm
145 mm
Wind
3 m/s
3 m/s
4 m/s
Humidity
83%
82%
81%
Air pressure
1012 HPa
1014 HPa
1016 HPa
Sunny days
1
1
1
Cloudy days
2
3
2
Rainy days
26
27
27
Snowy days
0
0
0
May weather is still as ok as in April.It’s getting colder in May. From +28°C in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +26°C.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 163 mm to 173 mm.It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 83% to 82%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during May, staying around 3 m/s.The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 1 sunny days during the month.
Wind speed in Salvador in May based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 4 m/s getting up to 8 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 increasing during May, going from 2 m/s to 5 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during May in Salvador based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in May is about 274 mm, with a 100% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 32 mm, which is moderate rain.May is a pretty wet month with over 31 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
May is one of the rainiest months in Salvador, here is a comparison with other months, 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 May in Salvador?
This is the weather in Salvador in May 2023:
1 May
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+27°C
2 May
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+26°C
3 May
🌧️
+26°C
4 May
🌧️
+27°C
5 May
🌧️
+27°C
6 May
🌧️
+26°C
7 May
🌧️
+26°C
8 May
🌧️
+26°C
9 May
🌧️
+27°C
10 May
🌧️
+27°C
11 May
🌧️
+27°C
12 May
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+28°C
13 May
🌧️
+27°C
14 May
🌧️
+26°C
15 May
🌧️
+27°C
16 May
🌧️
+27°C
17 May
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+26°C
18 May
🌧️
+26°C
19 May
🌧️
+25°C
20 May
☁️
+25°C
21 May
🌧️
+25°C
22 May
☁️
+27°C
23 May
🌧️
+25°C
24 May
🌧️
+25°C
25 May
🌧️
+25°C
26 May
🌧️
+26°C
27 May
🌧️
+25°C
28 May
🌧️
+25°C
29 May
🌧️
+27°C
30 May
🌧️
+26°C
31 May
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+26°C
In May 2023 Salvador had 0 sunny days, 3 cloudy days, and 28 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +26°C, with an absolute maximum of +28°C and a minimum of +25°C. The average humidity was 85%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 63%. The average wind speed was 4 m/s, with a maximum of 9 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in May?
Climate Change over Years
This is how Salvador climate have been changing during last 43 years period.
The climate in Salvador in May 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 May:
Is May a good time to visit Salvador?
It’s always a good time to visit Salvador, but the weather is changeable in May, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.
Can you sunbathe in Salvador in May?
May 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 May?
Salvador is often rainy in May. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Salvador in May?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Salvador in May, 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.