Salvador — time and weather
Salvador is a city in Brazil, in the America/Bahia time zone. This page shows the current local time in Salvador and the current weather: temperature, precipitation and wind speed.
About the time in Salvador
Local time in Salvador is based on the America/Bahia time zone. Daylight saving time, where it applies in this region, is handled automatically. The current offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is shown next to the clock. The time on this page updates every second and is synced with your device clock.
About the country and city
Brazil is the largest country in South America with rainforests, long beaches, music and a carnival culture.
More about the country: Brazil →What to see in Salvador
Sights and historical places
- Cathedral of Salvador
- Historic Centre of Salvador da Bahia
- Elevador Lacerda
- Church of Nosso Senhor do Bonfim
- São Francisco Church and Convent
- Rio Branco Palace
Climate in Salvador: month by month
The warmest month in Salvador is December, with average daytime highs of 29.0 °C; the coolest is July, around 25.4 °C by day and 22.2 °C at night. Rainfall peaks in April (~197 mm) and is lowest in September (~60 mm).
| Month | Day °C | Night °C | Rain, mm | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29 | 24 | 102 | 22 |
| February | 29 | 25 | 80 | 21 |
| March | 29 | 24 | 102 | 20 |
| April | 28 | 24 | 197 | 22 |
| May | 27 | 24 | 178 | 23 |
| June | 26 | 23 | 131 | 24 |
| July | 25 | 22 | 121 | 25 |
| August | 26 | 22 | 94 | 24 |
| September | 26 | 22 | 60 | 19 |
| October | 28 | 24 | 78 | 18 |
| November | 28 | 24 | 166 | 20 |
| December | 29 | 24 | 84 | 17 |
Averages computed from daily observations 2021–2025 (Open-Meteo archive). Useful for trip planning, not a forecast for a specific date.
Good to know: sun, seasons and time differences
Based on 2021–2025 climate normals, the most comfortable months to visit Salvador are June–October: pleasant daytime temperatures and less rain than in the wettest months of the year.
Sun today in Salvador: Sunrise 05:45 · Sunset 17:29 · Day length 11:43
Time difference from Salvador right now:
| New York | +1 h |
| London | −4 h |
| Dubai | −7 h |
| Tokyo | −12 h |
| Paris | −5 h |
| Sydney | −13 h |