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Salvador da Bahia in May: weather, sea & travel advice
This month's data profile
Rain shapes the decision
Salvador da Bahia in May is climatically well suited to beach holidays. The average daily high is around 28 °C, and the sea is about 28 °C. With about 21 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
61/100 · #9
Warmth
#8
Dryness
#10
Sun
#10
Sea warmth
#5
Published best categories: none
Salvador da Bahia · MayPhoto: Sturm · CC BY-SA 4.0Climate facts
- Average high
- 28 °C
- Average low
- 23 °C
- Sea
- 28 °C
- Rainy days (est.)
- 21 rainy days (est.)
- Sun (est.)
- 5 h/day
- Humidity
- 82 %
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April | 30 | 24 | 21 | 159 | 6.2 | 79 | 2.1 | 28 | 56 |
| May (selected) | 28 | 23 | 21 | 162 | 5.3 | 82 | 2.2 | 28 | 61 |
| June | 27 | 22 | 23 | 147 | 4.9 | 82 | 2.3 | 26 | 64 |
How do the previous and next months compare?
Baseline: May (61/100)
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April | -5 | +1.6 °C | +0.9 °C | -0.5 | -2.8 mm | +0.9 h | -2.5 % | -0.1 m/s | +0.9 °C |
| June | +3 | -1.3 °C | -1 °C | +1.5 | -15.2 mm | -0.4 h | +0.2 % | +0.1 m/s | -1.1 °C |
All twelve months in context
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Frequently asked questions
How warm is Salvador da Bahia in May?
The average daily high is around 28 °C, with an average daily low of about 23 °C.
Can you swim in Salvador da Bahia in May?
The sea is about 28 °C (very warm).
Does it rain a lot in Salvador da Bahia in May?
The curated estimate is about 21 rainy days per month, not a directly measured long-term average. Total precipitation averages around 162 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. May is not among them.