What is the weather like in Salvador in December?

Expect temperatures between 24°C and 28°C with 17% average rain probability and about 8 hours of sunshine daily.

What is the weather like in Salvador in December?

Salvador in December scores 62/100 based on 30 years of climate data. A reasonable choice for your trip.

Who should visit Salvador in December?

December in Salvador is ideal for: Beach lovers, Outdoor enthusiasts, Cultural tourists, Honeymoon couples, Business travelers.

Salvador Weather in December | 30-Year Forecast

Avg High

28°C

Hottest around day 11

Avg Low

24°C

Coolest around day 1

Rainy Days

2days

17% avg rain chance

Sunshine

8hrs/day

Winter season

Sea Temperature in December

Atlantic Ocean(Oceano Atlântico)

26.8°C

Monthly Average

Water Feel

🌴Tropical

Perfect for swimming and water sports

Swim Rating

✅Excellent for swimming

Based on average sea surface temperature

Body of Water

Atlantic Ocean

Oceano Atlântico

Salvador coastline

Essential Travel Info for Salvador

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Currency

BRL

R$ Brazilian real

Language

Portuguese

Driving

Right side

Safety

Moderate Safety

GPI: 2.465

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Flight Connectivity Analysis

Airport traffic data & seasonal patterns

Moderate

43/ 100

Traffic Index

Balanced traffic

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Monthly Traffic Distribution

103

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123

Apr

127

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Traffic Level

Low Season

Key Connections

São Paulo Guarulhos - Governador André Franco Montoro (GRU)

Rio de Janeiro RIOgaleão – Tom Jobim (GIG)

Brasília Presidente Juscelino Kubistschek (BSB)

Campinas Viracopos (VCP)

Belo Horizonte Tancredo Neves (CNF)

Health & Safety Advisory

CDC travel health recommendations

9 Recommendations

COVID-19

All eligible travelers should be up to date with their COVID-19 vaccines. Please seeYour COVID-19 Vaccinationfor more information.

Chikungunya

There iselevated chikungunya riskin Brazil.Chikungunya vaccinationmay be considered for people traveling or moving to this location if they are planning to stay for an extended period of time (for example, 6 months or more).

Hepatitis A

Recommended for unvaccinated travelers one year old or older going to Brazil.Infants 6 to 11 months old should also be vaccinated against Hepatitis A. The dose does not count toward the routine 2-dose series.Travelers allergic to a vaccine component should receive a single dose of immune globulin, which provides effective protection for up to 2 months depending on dosage given.Unvaccinated travelers who are over 40 years old, are immunocompromised, or have chronic medical conditions planning to depart to a risk area in less than 2 weeks should get the initial dose of vaccine and at the same appointment receive immune globulin.

Hepatitis B

Recommended for unvaccinated travelers younger than 60 years old traveling to Brazil. Unvaccinated travelers 60 years and older may get vaccinated before traveling to Brazil.

Malaria

CDC recommends that travelers going to certain areas of Brazil take prescription medicine to prevent malaria. Depending on the medicine you take, you will need to start taking this medicine multiple days before your trip, as well as during and after your trip. Talk to your doctor about which malaria medication you should take.Transmission areasAll areas in the states of Acre, Amapá, Amazonas, Rondônia, and RoraimaPresent in the states of Maranhão, Mato Grosso, and Pará, but rare cases in their capital cities (São Luis [capital of Maranhão], Cuiabá [capital of Mato Grosso], Belém [capital of Pará])Rare cases and sporadic foci of transmission in rural and forested areas in the states of Espírito Santo, Goiás, Minas Gerais, Mato Grosso do Sul, Piauí, Rio de Janeiro, São Paolo, and TocantinsNo malaria transmission in the cities of Brasília (the capital), Rio de Janeiro, or São PaoloNo malaria transmission at Iguaçu FallsDrug resistanceChloroquineSpeciesP. vivax(90%)P. falciparum(10%)Recommended chemoprophylaxisAtovaquone-proguanil, doxycycline, mefloquine, tafenoquine2Areas with rare cases: No chemoprophylaxis recommended (insect bite precautions and mosquito avoidance only)4Updated April 23, 2025See footnotes

Measles

Cases of measles are on the rise worldwide. Travelers are at risk of measles if they have not been fully vaccinated at least two weeks prior to departure, or have not had measles in the past, and travel internationally to areas where measles is spreading.All international travelers should be fully vaccinated against measles with the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine, including an early dose for infants 6–11 months, according toCDC’s measles vaccination recommendations for international travel.

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Is December a Good Time to Visit Salvador?

👌A reasonable choice for your trip(62/100)

Short Answer

Beach lovers rejoice: Salvador's December features 26.8°C sea temperatures alongside 28°C air temps. Just 17% rain risk makes this prime swimming season.

Decision Factors

Oppressive heat and humidity

28.4°C with 78% humidity - challenging conditions

Vaccinations required

Yellow Fever

Warm tropical seas

26.8°C sea temperature - Tropical Bath

Health precautions needed

Be aware of: Leptospirosis, Melioidosis, Schistosomiasis

Plenty of sunshine

11.3h of sunshine daily

Shoulder season - balanced conditions

75% of peak - good value with moderate crowds

Good For

🏖️
Beach lovers
26.8°C warm seas and 17% rain probability
🥾
Outdoor enthusiasts
Ideal hiking conditions: 28.4°C, 17% rain chance
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Cultural tourists
Comfortable conditions for exploring museums and sites
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Honeymoon couples
Wedding score 97/100 with romantic weather conditions
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Business travelers
Climate-controlled meetings unaffected by weather

Who Should Avoid

👴
Elderly travelers
78% humidity creates difficult conditions
🌡️
Heat-sensitive visitors
33°C feels-like temperature creates discomfort

"According to 30YearWeather's analysis of 30 years of NASA POWER satellite data,Salvador in December averages 28°C with 17% precipitation probability."

📊 Source: 30YearWeather.com🛰️ Data: NASA POWER (1991-2021)View Methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions: Salvador in December

What are the temperatures in Salvador in December?

Daytime highs average 28°C, nights drop to 24°C. Temperatures remain fairly consistent.

How many rainy days in Salvador in December?

Expect around 2 days with measurable rainfall. Rain is unlikely to disrupt plans.

What to wear in Salvador in December?

Comfortable casual wear with a light jacket for evenings.

Is December peak season in Salvador?

This is typically peak season with higher prices. Book 2-3 months ahead.

Salvador Weather in December