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Salvador da Bahia in March: weather, sea & travel advice
This month's data profile
Rain shapes the decision
Salvador da Bahia in March is climatically well suited to beach holidays. The average daily high is around 31 °C, and the sea is about 28 °C. With about 18 rainy days it is very wet.
Historical monthly averages, not a weather forecast. Individual days and years can differ substantially.
Rank among 12 monthly averages
57/100 · #11
Warmth
#1
Dryness
#7
Sun
#6
Sea warmth
#1
Published best categories: none
Salvador da Bahia · MarchPhoto: Sturm · CC BY-SA 4.0Climate facts
- Average high
- 31 °C
- Average low
- 25 °C
- Sea
- 28 °C
- Rainy days (est.)
- 18 rainy days (est.)
- Sun (est.)
- 7 h/day
- Humidity
- 76 %
Climate evidence with direct month comparison
The highlighted row is the selected month. Precipitation total and rainy days are separate monthly averages.
| Month | Avg high °C | Avg low °C | Rainy days (est.) | Precipitation mm | Sun h/day (est.) | Humidity % | Wind m/s | Sea °C | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February | 31 | 25 | 15 | 88 | 7.6 | 75 | 2.1 | 28 | 60 |
| March (selected) | 31 | 25 | 18 | 102 | 7.1 | 76 | 2.1 | 28 | 57 |
| April | 30 | 24 | 21 | 159 | 6.2 | 79 | 2.1 | 28 | 56 |
How do the previous and next months compare?
Baseline: March (57/100)
Positive and negative values show the change from the selected month.
| Score Δ | Average high Δ | Average low Δ | Rainy days Δ | Rain Δ | Sun Δ | Humidity Δ | Wind Δ | Sea Δ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February | +3 | ±0 °C | -0.2 °C | -2.4 | -14.4 mm | +0.5 h | -1 % | +0.1 m/s | -0.4 °C |
| April | -1 | -1.1 °C | -0.3 °C | +3.1 | +56.7 mm | -0.9 h | +3.4 % | ±0 m/s | ±0 °C |
All twelve months in context
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Frequently asked questions
How warm is Salvador da Bahia in March?
The average daily high is around 31 °C, with an average daily low of about 25 °C.
Can you swim in Salvador da Bahia in March?
The sea is about 28 °C (very warm).
Does it rain a lot in Salvador da Bahia in March?
The curated estimate is about 18 rainy days per month, not a directly measured long-term average. Total precipitation averages around 102 mm for the month. A rainy day does not mean all-day rain.
When is the best time to visit Salvador da Bahia?
By the climate score, August, September, October and December are the strongest months for Salvador da Bahia. For a beach trip: September, October, November and December. March is not among them.