The weather in December in Salvador

It's hot in December in Salvador with an average temperature of 36°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 35°C to a high of 37°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 24°C and 25°C.

December isn’t a good month to be in Salvador. The average temperature of 36°C this month is uncomfortably hot for a comfortable stay.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in December for Salvador, Brazil. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.

Temperature records

With 39°C in 2021, Salvador reached the highest temperature in December over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 27°C in 2016. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 21°C to a highest value of 26°C.

Rainfall amount

In December, there is an average of 26 mm of precipitation, spread over 7 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the East.

Daily weather in December for Salvador

Click on any day in December to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Salvador. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

December weather comparison

  Salvador New York
Average temperature 36°C 9°C
Max. temperature 37°C 12°C
Min. temperature 24°C -5°C
Total precipitation 26 mm 133 mm
Rainy days 7 days 17 days

Start of December

The month of December starts in Salvador with hot temps, averaging around 37°C during the day and nights around 25°C.

Mid December

By mid-December, daytime temps drop to around 36°C, with nights around 25°C. Not much precipitation expected during this period. It’s mostly dry and sunny.

End of December

By the end of December, the average daytime temperature in Salvador is around 36°C, while nighttime temps are about 25°C. A shower might pop up, but overall, the weather will be dry and sunny.

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UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 10 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.

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Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in December in Salvador, Brazil. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in December in Salvador

Temperature in December in Salvador over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in December in Salvador, Brazil. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Daily Precipitation in December in Salvador

Total precipitation in December in Salvador over the years

Daily UV index in December in Salvador

This chart shows the average daily UV index in December in Salvador, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.

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Average weather in Salvador by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Salvador. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.