Temperature
Hot by day, warm at night.
87°Ftypical December high
Typical range
December climate
December in Salvador
Brazil · South America
Hot days and plenty of sun. Humid air is the main drawback.
Some tradeoffs
Daytime high
87°F
Lows around 76°F
Rain
Several rainy days
Sun
12 h/day
Air feel
Very humid
Sea temp
81°F
Great for swimming
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
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Precipitation
Several rainy days, mostly brief and on-and-off. About 11 wet days, the lowest monthly average.
35%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
A mix of sunshine and cloud.
12 hDecember sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Very humid air is a major factor this month.
91%December Heat feel
Easy airWarm airHumid airVery humid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In December, afternoons feel about 88° and nights feel near 82°.
ComfortableWarmHotNight hours
Clear sky
Partly cloudy skies this month.
43%December Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in December.
9 mphDecember Light breeze
Sea temperature
81°FDecember sea temp
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical December day
December late afternoons are around 85°F, easing to about 80°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning83°F
Feels 88°F
Rain26%
Cloud65%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityStrong
Midday86°F
Feels 90°F
Rain26%
Cloud63%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon85°F
Feels 87°F
Rain17%
Cloud53%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityModerate
Early evening80°F
Feels 83°F
Rain7%
Cloud46%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityMinimal
Best windowData tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% | Sea°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 87 | 76 | 2.4 | 15 | 11.7 | 77 | 82 |
| Feb | 87 | 77 | 2.2 | 16 | 11.5 | 78 | 83 |
| Mar | 87 | 77 | 3.2 | 19 | 11.2 | 80 | 83 |
| Apr | 85 | 76 | 4.5 | 21 | 10.7 | 83 | 83 |
| May | 82 | 75 | 5.0 | 21 | 10.4 | 84 | 82 |
| Jun | 81 | 73 | 3.4 | 22 | 10.4 | 84 | 81 |
| Jul | 80 | 72 | 2.8 | 20 | 10.6 | 82 | 79 |
| Aug | 80 | 72 | 1.9 | 18 | 10.7 | 81 | 79 |
| Sep | 82 | 73 | 1.7 | 14 | 10.9 | 79 | 79 |
| Oct | 85 | 74 | 2.1 | 11 | 11.4 | 77 | 80 |
| Nov | 86 | 75 | 2.6 | 11 | 11.5 | 77 | 80 |
| Dec | 87 | 76 | 1.8 | 11 | 12.0 | 77 | 81 |
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jun 1, 2026
Data & methodology