Salvador weather in January
In January, Salvador sees average daytime highs of 28°C and overnight lows near 26°C, with 59 mm of rain across 12.4 wet days and about 12.7 hours of daylight. It is the 3rd-warmest and 10th-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 28°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 51% of the time in January, and the air most often feels oppressive.
Daylight stretches from about 12 h 48 min at the start of January to 12 h 36 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, January is Salvador's 6th-clearest and 9th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Salvador's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 28°
- 3rd warmest
- Overnight low
- 26°
- 10th coldest
- Rainfall
- 59 mm
- 12.4 wet days
- Daylight
- 12 h 42 min
- 5:23 AM – 6:04 PM
- Cloud cover
- 47%
- 6th clearest
- Wind
- 17 km/h
- 9th windiest
- Solar energy
- 6.73 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 6.3
- out of 10
Salvador is human settlement in Brazil.
- Air quality
- Good
- PM10 22.2 µg/m³ · 2015
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in January
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 28°C through the month.
A typical January day in Salvador reaches about 28°C in the afternoon and slips back to 26°C overnight — a 2°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 27°C and 29°C. Set against its neighbours, January runs on par with December and on par with February.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 |
| Avg low (°C) | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 27 | 25 |
| 2 | 27 | 25 |
| 3 | 27 | 25 |
| 4 | 27 | 25 |
| 5 | 27 | 25 |
| 6 | 27 | 25 |
| 7 | 27 | 25 |
| 8 | 27 | 25 |
| 9 | 27 | 25 |
| 10 | 27 | 25 |
| 11 | 27 | 25 |
| 12 | 27 | 25 |
| 13 | 27 | 25 |
| 14 | 27 | 26 |
| 15 | 27 | 26 |
| 16 | 27 | 26 |
| 17 | 27 | 26 |
| 18 | 27 | 26 |
| 19 | 27 | 26 |
| 20 | 27 | 26 |
| 21 | 28 | 26 |
| 22 | 28 | 26 |
| 23 | 28 | 26 |
| 24 | 28 | 26 |
| 25 | 28 | 26 |
| 26 | 28 | 26 |
| 27 | 28 | 26 |
| 28 | 28 | 26 |
| 29 | 28 | 26 |
| 30 | 28 | 26 |
| 31 | 28 | 26 |
Salvador weather by month
How January compares with the rest of the year at a glance. January is the 3rd-warmest and 10th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 28° / 26° | 59 | 12.4 | 12.7 | 6.3 |
| Feb | 28° / 26° | 61 | 14.4 | 12.4 | 5.8 |
| Mar | 28° / 26° | 91 | 17.8 | 12.1 | 5.5 |
| Apr | 27° / 25° | 158 | 22.3 | 11.7 | 4.8 |
| May | 26° / 25° | 186 | 22.8 | 11.4 | 4.9 |
| Jun | 26° / 24° | 150 | 22.9 | 11.3 | 4.9 |
| Jul | 25° / 23° | 116 | 21.9 | 11.3 | 5.3 |
| Aug | 25° / 23° | 81 | 19.8 | 11.6 | 5.7 |
| Sep | 25° / 24° | 64 | 14.6 | 11.9 | 6.4 |
| Oct | 26° / 24° | 58 | 10.9 | 12.3 | 6.8 |
| Nov | 27° / 25° | 64 | 10.6 | 12.6 | 6.5 |
| Dec | 27° / 25° | 40 | 9.6 | 12.7 | 6.6 |
Cloud cover in January
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 51% of the time in January.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 12% of January, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 37%.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 63 | 63 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 61 | 61 | 60 | 60 | 61 | 61 | 62 | 62 | 63 | 64 | 65 | 65 | 66 | 66 | 67 | 67 | 68 | 67 | 68 |
| Cloudier (%) | 37 | 37 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 39 | 39 | 40 | 40 | 39 | 39 | 38 | 38 | 37 | 36 | 35 | 35 | 34 | 34 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 33 | 32 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 63 | 37 |
| 2 | 63 | 37 |
| 3 | 62 | 38 |
| 4 | 62 | 38 |
| 5 | 62 | 38 |
| 6 | 61 | 39 |
| 7 | 61 | 39 |
| 8 | 61 | 39 |
| 9 | 61 | 39 |
| 10 | 60 | 40 |
| 11 | 60 | 40 |
| 12 | 60 | 40 |
| 13 | 61 | 39 |
| 14 | 61 | 39 |
| 15 | 60 | 40 |
| 16 | 60 | 40 |
| 17 | 61 | 39 |
| 18 | 61 | 39 |
| 19 | 62 | 38 |
| 20 | 62 | 38 |
| 21 | 63 | 37 |
| 22 | 64 | 36 |
| 23 | 65 | 35 |
| 24 | 65 | 35 |
| 25 | 66 | 34 |
| 26 | 66 | 34 |
| 27 | 67 | 33 |
| 28 | 67 | 33 |
| 29 | 68 | 32 |
| 30 | 67 | 33 |
| 31 | 68 | 32 |
Chance of precipitation in January
Salvador gets around 59 mm of rain over 12.4 wet days in January. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 40% and peaks near 45% on the wettest days. The odds climb toward the end of the month.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 33 | 33 | 34 | 35 | 36 | 37 | 37 | 38 | 39 | 40 | 40 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 45 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 33 |
| 2 | 33 |
| 3 | 34 |
| 4 | 35 |
| 5 | 36 |
| 6 | 37 |
| 7 | 37 |
| 8 | 38 |
| 9 | 39 |
| 10 | 40 |
| 11 | 40 |
| 12 | 41 |
| 13 | 41 |
| 14 | 41 |
| 15 | 42 |
| 16 | 42 |
| 17 | 42 |
| 18 | 42 |
| 19 | 42 |
| 20 | 42 |
| 21 | 42 |
| 22 | 42 |
| 23 | 42 |
| 24 | 42 |
| 25 | 43 |
| 26 | 43 |
| 27 | 43 |
| 28 | 44 |
| 29 | 44 |
| 30 | 44 |
| 31 | 45 |
Humidity in January
Most of January feels oppressive — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, January lands in the oppressive band about 93% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 100% of them.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muggy (%) | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Oppressive (%) | 94 | 95 | 95 | 94 | 94 | 95 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 92 | 91 | 92 | 92 | 91 | 91 | 91 | 91 | 92 | 92 | 92 | 93 | 93 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 94 |
| Miserable (%) | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | Miserable (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | 94 | 2 |
| 2 | 3 | 95 | 2 |
| 3 | 3 | 95 | 2 |
| 4 | 3 | 94 | 3 |
| 5 | 3 | 94 | 3 |
| 6 | 2 | 95 | 3 |
| 7 | 2 | 94 | 4 |
| 8 | 2 | 94 | 4 |
| 9 | 2 | 94 | 4 |
| 10 | 2 | 93 | 5 |
| 11 | 2 | 93 | 5 |
| 12 | 2 | 93 | 5 |
| 13 | 2 | 93 | 5 |
| 14 | 3 | 92 | 5 |
| 15 | 3 | 91 | 6 |
| 16 | 2 | 92 | 6 |
| 17 | 2 | 92 | 6 |
| 18 | 3 | 91 | 6 |
| 19 | 3 | 91 | 6 |
| 20 | 3 | 91 | 6 |
| 21 | 3 | 91 | 6 |
| 22 | 3 | 92 | 5 |
| 23 | 3 | 92 | 5 |
| 24 | 3 | 92 | 5 |
| 25 | 2 | 93 | 5 |
| 26 | 2 | 93 | 5 |
| 27 | 2 | 94 | 4 |
| 28 | 2 | 94 | 4 |
| 29 | 2 | 94 | 4 |
| 30 | 2 | 94 | 4 |
| 31 | 2 | 94 | 4 |
Wind in January
Winds average 17 km/h in January.
Across January, daily wind ranges from about 17 km/h on the calmest days to 18 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind speed (km/h) | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 |
| Feels | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 18 | light breeze |
| 2 | 18 | light breeze |
| 3 | 18 | light breeze |
| 4 | 18 | light breeze |
| 5 | 18 | light breeze |
| 6 | 18 | light breeze |
| 7 | 17 | light breeze |
| 8 | 17 | light breeze |
| 9 | 17 | light breeze |
| 10 | 17 | light breeze |
| 11 | 17 | light breeze |
| 12 | 17 | light breeze |
| 13 | 17 | light breeze |
| 14 | 17 | light breeze |
| 15 | 17 | light breeze |
| 16 | 17 | light breeze |
| 17 | 17 | light breeze |
| 18 | 17 | light breeze |
| 19 | 17 | light breeze |
| 20 | 17 | light breeze |
| 21 | 17 | light breeze |
| 22 | 17 | light breeze |
| 23 | 17 | light breeze |
| 24 | 17 | light breeze |
| 25 | 17 | light breeze |
| 26 | 17 | light breeze |
| 27 | 17 | light breeze |
| 28 | 17 | light breeze |
| 29 | 17 | light breeze |
| 30 | 17 | light breeze |
| 31 | 17 | light breeze |
Sunrise & sunset in January
Daylight runs from about 12 h 48 min at the start of January to 12 h 36 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 12 minutes over January. Sunrise moves from 5:15 AM to 5:30 AM, and sunset from 6:00 PM to 6:05 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 12.8 | 12.7 | 12.7 | 12.7 | 12.7 | 12.7 | 12.7 | 12.7 | 12.7 | 12.7 | 12.7 | 12.7 | 12.7 | 12.7 | 12.7 | 12.7 | 12.7 | 12.7 | 12.7 | 12.7 | 12.7 | 12.6 | 12.6 | 12.6 | 12.6 | 12.6 | 12.6 | 12.6 | 12.6 | 12.6 | 12.6 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 5:15 | 5:15 | 5:16 | 5:16 | 5:17 | 5:17 | 5:18 | 5:18 | 5:19 | 5:19 | 5:20 | 5:20 | 5:21 | 5:22 | 5:22 | 5:23 | 5:23 | 5:24 | 5:24 | 5:25 | 5:25 | 5:26 | 5:26 | 5:27 | 5:27 | 5:28 | 5:28 | 5:29 | 5:29 | 5:30 | 5:30 |
| Sunset (PM) | 6:00 | 6:00 | 6:00 | 6:01 | 6:01 | 6:01 | 6:02 | 6:02 | 6:02 | 6:03 | 6:03 | 6:03 | 6:03 | 6:03 | 6:04 | 6:04 | 6:04 | 6:04 | 6:04 | 6:04 | 6:05 | 6:05 | 6:05 | 6:05 | 6:05 | 6:05 | 6:05 | 6:05 | 6:05 | 6:05 | 6:05 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12.8 | 5:15 | 6:00 |
| 2 | 12.7 | 5:15 | 6:00 |
| 3 | 12.7 | 5:16 | 6:00 |
| 4 | 12.7 | 5:16 | 6:01 |
| 5 | 12.7 | 5:17 | 6:01 |
| 6 | 12.7 | 5:17 | 6:01 |
| 7 | 12.7 | 5:18 | 6:02 |
| 8 | 12.7 | 5:18 | 6:02 |
| 9 | 12.7 | 5:19 | 6:02 |
| 10 | 12.7 | 5:19 | 6:03 |
| 11 | 12.7 | 5:20 | 6:03 |
| 12 | 12.7 | 5:20 | 6:03 |
| 13 | 12.7 | 5:21 | 6:03 |
| 14 | 12.7 | 5:22 | 6:03 |
| 15 | 12.7 | 5:22 | 6:04 |
| 16 | 12.7 | 5:23 | 6:04 |
| 17 | 12.7 | 5:23 | 6:04 |
| 18 | 12.7 | 5:24 | 6:04 |
| 19 | 12.7 | 5:24 | 6:04 |
| 20 | 12.7 | 5:25 | 6:04 |
| 21 | 12.7 | 5:25 | 6:05 |
| 22 | 12.6 | 5:26 | 6:05 |
| 23 | 12.6 | 5:26 | 6:05 |
| 24 | 12.6 | 5:27 | 6:05 |
| 25 | 12.6 | 5:27 | 6:05 |
| 26 | 12.6 | 5:28 | 6:05 |
| 27 | 12.6 | 5:28 | 6:05 |
| 28 | 12.6 | 5:29 | 6:05 |
| 29 | 12.6 | 5:29 | 6:05 |
| 30 | 12.6 | 5:30 | 6:05 |
| 31 | 12.6 | 5:30 | 6:05 |
Solar energy in January
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in January, about 6.73 kWh/m² — the sunniest month for solar.
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 4.07 kWh/m² to a high of 6.73 kWh/m² in January across the year — January's 6.73 kWh/m² sits near the top of that range.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 6.8 | 6.8 | 6.8 | 6.8 | 6.8 | 6.8 | 6.8 | 6.8 | 6.8 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.7 |
| Level | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6.8 | Intense |
| 2 | 6.8 | Intense |
| 3 | 6.8 | Intense |
| 4 | 6.8 | Intense |
| 5 | 6.8 | Intense |
| 6 | 6.8 | Intense |
| 7 | 6.8 | Intense |
| 8 | 6.8 | Intense |
| 9 | 6.8 | Intense |
| 10 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 11 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 12 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 13 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 14 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 15 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 16 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 17 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 18 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 19 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 20 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 21 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 22 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 23 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 24 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 25 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 26 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 27 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 28 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 29 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 30 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 31 | 6.7 | Intense |
Hazard calendar for Salvador
None of Salvador's seasonal hazards are active in January. The full-year calendar below shows when the rainy season, cyclone risk and dust haze do peak.
Salvador's rainy season runs March–July, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is January a good time to visit Salvador?
Our two travel scores rate January for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
January is a reasonable time to visit Salvador for sightseeing. The water and warmth also suit a beach or pool day.
What to pack for Salvador in January
From January's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In January, Salvador sees daytime highs around 28°C and nights near 26°C. Pack light clothes and sun protection. Worth having: rain gear. About 12 days see rain.
Sea temperature near Salvador in January
The nearest coast averages about 28°C in January — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea at the nearest coast (about 21 km away) is warmest in March at about 28°C and coldest in August near 25°C.
The water stays above 20°C all year — warm enough for a swim any month.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea temperature (°C) | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 |
| Comfort | Warm | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Warm | Warm | Warm | Warm | Warm | Warm | Warm | Warm |
| Sea temperature (°C) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 28 | Warm |
| Feb | 28 | Tropical |
| Mar | 28 | Tropical |
| Apr | 28 | Tropical |
| May | 28 | Warm |
| Jun | 27 | Warm |
| Jul | 26 | Warm |
| Aug | 25 | Warm |
| Sep | 26 | Warm |
| Oct | 26 | Warm |
| Nov | 27 | Warm |
| Dec | 27 | Warm |
UV index in Salvador in January
Clear-sky midday UV in January peaks around 13 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Salvador peaks around February 20 at about 14 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near June 23 at about 8 (very high).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — every month of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 13 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 12 |
| Level | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | Very high | Very high | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 13 | Extreme |
| Feb | 14 | Extreme |
| Mar | 14 | Extreme |
| Apr | 12 | Extreme |
| May | 9 | Very high |
| Jun | 8 | Very high |
| Jul | 8 | Very high |
| Aug | 10 | Very high |
| Sep | 11 | Extreme |
| Oct | 12 | Extreme |
| Nov | 13 | Extreme |
| Dec | 12 | Extreme |
Where is Salvador?
Salvador sits at 13.0°S, 38.5°W, 4 m above sea level, in Brazil. The nearest listed city is Vera Cruz, 13 km away.
Topography around Salvador
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Salvador.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Salvador has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 84 m around an average of 39 m above sea level; within 16 km, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 133 m; within 80 km, significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 380 m.
The land around Salvador is covered by artificial surfaces (74%) within 3 km, water (70%) within 16 km, and water (43%), trees (29%) and grassland (23%) within 80 km.
Brazil travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 2
- Exercise Increased Caution
- Power plugs
- Type C / N
- 127 / 220 V · 60 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 46% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $10,713
- 2025
- Happiness
- 6.6 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Safe drinking water
- 89%
- of population, 2024
- Homicide rate
- 19.3
- per 100k, 2023
- Road deaths
- 16
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- Upper middle
- World Bank
- English
- Low
- EF EPI 482
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Salvador (-12.9756°, -38.491°, elevation 4 m), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. Sea temperatures are the NOAA OISST v2.1 1991–2020 monthly climatology (public domain), sampled at the nearest ocean point. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).