Salvador weather in May
May in Salvador: hot, soaked, with clean air — a great time to visit.
#12 of 12 months in Salvador · #421 of 604 destinations to visit in May · comfort 75/100 (tier B)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Salvador climate normals — May
| Daytime high | 27°C / 80°F | 🥵 hot |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 24°C / 75°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 30°C / 86°F | |
| Rainfall | 213 mm / 8.4 in | ⛈ soaked |
| Rainy days | 23 days | |
| Humidity | 82% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 22°C / 71°F | |
| Sunshine | 10 h/day | |
| Daylight | 11.5 h | |
| Wind | 18 km/h / 11 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 38 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Salvador in May — FAQ
- Is May a good time to visit Salvador?
- May in Salvador: hot, soaked, with clean air — a great time to visit. It ranks #12 of 12 months for Salvador on SeasonMap's comfort score (75/100).
- What is the weather like in Salvador in May?
- In May, Salvador averages a daily high of 26.5°C and a low of 24°C, with about 213 mm of rain over roughly 23.4 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Salvador in May?
- Salvador has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 38 in May.