🇧🇷 Salvador vs São Paulo 🇧🇷

Salvador, Brazil vs São Paulo, Brazil — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Salvador is the warmer of the two — about 1 degree warmer on average across the year. São Paulo is drier, with roughly 188 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇧🇷 Salvador🇧🇷 São Paulo
Avg annual high27°C26°C
Hottest monthFebruary (29°C)January (28°C)
Coldest monthAugust (22°C low)July (11°C low)
Rainy days / year319131
SnowRareRare
Best months to visitJuly, August, SeptemberJune, July, August

🇧🇷 Salvador

Best around July, August, September. Hottest in February (29°C), coldest lows in August (22°C).

🇧🇷 São Paulo

Best around June, July, August. Hottest in January (28°C), coldest lows in July (11°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is Salvador or São Paulo warmer?

Salvador is warmer overall, averaging about 1 degree higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Salvador or São Paulo?

Salvador is rainier — São Paulo sees about 188 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Salvador vs São Paulo?

Salvador is best around July, August, September; São Paulo is best around June, July, August.

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