What is the weather like in Rio de Janeiro vs Salvador in August?

In August, Rio de Janeiro averages 27°C high / 18°C low with about 60 mm of rain; Salvador averages 28°C high / 22°C low with about 93 mm.

Rio de Janeiro vs Salvador in August

Salvador is the better pick in August — 88 vs 83 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Salvador is hot, rainy, clean air, while Rio de Janeiro is warm, a little rain, muggy air.

Rio de Janeiro vs Salvador — August climate, side by side

	Rio de Janeiro	Salvador
Comfort score	83/100 (A)	88/100 (A)
Feels-like high	28°C	30°C
Avg high / low	27° / 18°	28° / 22°
Rainfall	60 mm	93 mm
Rainy days	9	20
Humidity	76%	77%
Air quality (AQI)	68	40

Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.

Rio de Janeiro vs Salvador in August — FAQ

Is August better in Rio de Janeiro or Salvador?: Salvador is the better pick in August — 88 vs 83 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Salvador is hot, rainy, clean air, while Rio de Janeiro is warm, a little rain, muggy air.
What is the weather like in Rio de Janeiro vs Salvador in August?: In August, Rio de Janeiro averages 27°C high / 18°C low with about 60 mm of rain; Salvador averages 28°C high / 22°C low with about 93 mm.