Salvador da Bahia or Fortaleza in March?
On climate data, Salvador da Bahia comes out ahead overall in March. See the per-criterion details below.
Salvador da BahiaPhoto: Sturm · CC BY-SA 4.0
FortalezaPhoto: Adrian Michael · CC BY-SA 3.0Key figures in March
| Criterion | Salvador da Bahia | Fortaleza |
|---|---|---|
| Average daily high | 31 °C | 29 °C |
| Average daily low | 25 °C | 26 °C |
| Sea | 28 °C | 29 °C ★ |
| Rainy days | 18 rainy days (est.) ★ | 27 rainy days (est.) |
| Sun | 7 h/day | 7 h/day |
| Humidity | 76 % | 83 % |
Winner by travel type
Trade-offs
- Salvador da Bahia is about 2 °C warmer by day.
- Salvador da Bahia is drier, with about 9 fewer rainy days.
Salvador da Bahia or Fortaleza in March: the short answer
In March, Salvador da Bahia comes out ahead on the overall climate score (Salvador da Bahia 57/100 vs Fortaleza 56/100). That is a snapshot of one month, though — which one truly fits depends on what you want from the trip, so the breakdown below goes criterion by criterion.
This comparison focuses on March as a representative month for the pair; for any other month, use each destination's month-by-month pages. Across the whole year Salvador da Bahia averages a climate score of 65/100, Fortaleza 71/100. Both profiles below are historical monthly averages, not a forecast.
Weather in March, side by side
The average daily high is about 31 °C in Salvador da Bahia and 29 °C in Fortaleza — warmer in Salvador da Bahia. Average daily lows are around 25 °C versus 26 °C.
On rain, Salvador da Bahia sees about 18 rainy days in March and Fortaleza about 27 — drier in Salvador da Bahia. Sunshine is comparable (7 vs 7 hours a day).
Sea temperature and swimming
In March the water is about 28 °C at Salvador da Bahia and 29 °C at Fortaleza — warmer for swimming at Fortaleza. Over the year, Salvador da Bahia is comfortable for swimming (from ~21 °C) in January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December, Fortaleza in January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December. Peak sea warmth is March for Salvador da Bahia and April for Fortaleza.
Rain and sun across the year
Over a full year Salvador da Bahia records roughly 204 rainy days and Fortaleza about 148 — the drier of the two overall is Fortaleza. At their sunniest, Salvador da Bahia reaches about 8 hours of sun a day (January) and Fortaleza about 8 (September). If dependable dry, sunny weather is your top priority, weigh these annual totals alongside the single month above.
Best time to visit each
Climatically, Salvador da Bahia is at its best in August, September, October and December, while Fortaleza peaks in August, September, October and November. If your dates are fixed, pick the destination whose strong season overlaps them; if you are flexible, plan around these windows.
Which suits which kind of trip
Based on the March scores for each travel style:
Beach & swimming: Fortaleza scores higher in March (Salvador da Bahia 69 vs Fortaleza 70).
City breaks: Salvador da Bahia scores higher in March (Salvador da Bahia 50 vs Fortaleza 49).
Active & hiking: Salvador da Bahia scores higher in March (Salvador da Bahia 38 vs Fortaleza 36).
Family: both are close (Salvador da Bahia 59 vs Fortaleza 59).
Verdict: which should you pick?
There is no single winner — it depends on your month and your priority. For March specifically, use the head-to-head above; over the year, Fortaleza carries the slightly higher overall climate score. Choose Salvador da Bahia if its strong months and profile match your plan, Fortaleza if its do. The month-by-month pages for each destination give you the full picture before you book.