May Weather in Salvador

Last updated: March 2, 2024

The weather in Salvador, Brazil, during May is characterized by an average temperature of 26°C (79°F). Highs can soar to 28°C (83°F), while lows may dip to 24°C (75°F). Typically, the humidity level in Salvador throughout May hovers around 86%.

24°C (75°F)

Minimum temperature

26°C (79°F)

Average temperature

28°C (83°F)

Maximum temperature

86%

Humidity

Precipitation and Sunshine hours

In May, Salvador averages 212 mm (8.3 inches) of rainfall, typically over the course of 24 rainy days. The month enjoys an average of 11 hours 29 minutes of daylight, with the sun shining for approximately 10 hours 4 minutes each day. Additionally, there is a 46% probability of sunny days during this period.

212 mm (8.3 inches)

Precipitation

24 rainy days

Rainy days

10 hours 4 minutes

Sunshine hours

46%

Chance of sun

UV Index

In May, the UV Index in Salvador reaches a maximum of 10, indicating a level of VeryHigh exposure. The most intense UV radiation typically occurs between 11:00 and 13:00, during which unprotected skin may burn in as little as 15 minutes.

Average solar exposure data for the current time of the year. Actual values may vary and depend on many factors, such as cloud cover, vegetation cover, surface type, etc.
  07:00 08:00 09:00 10:00 11:00 12:00 13:00 14:00 15:00 16:00 17:00 18:00 19:00
UVI 1 3 6 9 10 10 8 6 3 1 1 0 0
Exposure Low Moderate High VeryHigh High Moderate Low
Time to burn 45 min 30 min 25 min 15 min 25 min 30 min 45 min

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