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Salvador da Bahia in October: weather, sea & travel advice
This month's data profile
Rain shapes the decision
Salvador da Bahia in October is climatically well suited to beach holidays, family holidays and city breaks. The average daily high is around 29 °C, and the sea is about 26 °C. With about 12 rainy days it is wet.
Historical monthly averages, not a weather forecast. Individual days and years can differ substantially.
Rank among 12 monthly averages
74/100 · #1
Warmth
#7
Dryness
#2
Sun
#4
Sea warmth
#9
Published best categories: Overall, Beach, City break, Family
Salvador da Bahia · OctoberPhoto: Sturm · CC BY-SA 4.0Climate facts
- Average high
- 29 °C
- Average low
- 23 °C
- Sea
- 26 °C
- Rainy days (est.)
- 12 rainy days (est.)
- Sun (est.)
- 7 h/day
- Humidity
- 75 %
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September | 28 | 22 | 15 | 74 | 6.6 | 77 | 2.3 | 26 | 73 |
| October (selected) | 29 | 23 | 12 | 64 | 7.4 | 75 | 2.3 | 26 | 74 |
| November | 30 | 23 | 13 | 88 | 7.4 | 75 | 2.2 | 27 | 68 |
How do the previous and next months compare?
Baseline: October (74/100)
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September | -1 | -1.6 °C | -1 °C | +2.9 | +10 mm | -0.8 h | +2 % | ±0 m/s | -0.5 °C |
| November | -6 | +0.8 °C | +0.8 °C | +1.9 | +24.4 mm | ±0 h | -0.1 % | -0.1 m/s | +0.4 °C |
All twelve months in context
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Frequently asked questions
How warm is Salvador da Bahia in October?
The average daily high is around 29 °C, with an average daily low of about 23 °C.
Can you swim in Salvador da Bahia in October?
The sea is about 26 °C (warm).
Does it rain a lot in Salvador da Bahia in October?
The curated estimate is about 12 rainy days per month, not a directly measured long-term average. Total precipitation averages around 64 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. October is one of them.