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Salvador in March

Short answer

In March, Salvador averages highs of 31 °C (88 °F) and lows of 24 °C (75 °F), with about 147 mm of rain spread over roughly 11 days. March is one of the rainiest months of the year, so bring a rain jacket and keep some indoor activities in mind. Crowds tend to be low this month.

Climate · INMET (updated 2026)
Most reviewed activity in SalvadorPraia do Forte & Praia de Guarajuba Day Trip★ 8.6 · 92 reviews · from US$ 30 · via CivitatisSee dates and price →
Temperature
31 / 24 °C
high / low
Rain
147 mm
11 days
Daylight
12h10
sunset at 17:47
Crowds
Low
season

What to expect in Salvador in March

Myllena Vieira, editor at Visite
Editor's tip

March brings fall to Salvador. In Brazil the seasons are the reverse of those in the Northern Hemisphere. Highs reach 31 °C (88 °F): the heat calls for early starts, sunscreen, and spending the middle of the day in the shade or in the water. Crowds are light, which tends to work in favor of travelers: shorter lines, more peace and quiet, and cheaper lodging. It rains fairly often, so keep an indoor plan handy for gray days. If the dates line up, it is worth fitting Carnival in Salvador into your itinerary: it is what livens up the destination at that time of year.

Myllena Vieira · Editor at Visite
Crowds
Crowd level: low

A quiet period: short lines and room to move on the streets, ideal if you want to avoid the crowds.

Prices
Rates: low · ~R$ 298

Low season: usually the best time to find lodging and tickets at a better price. The average nightly rate for lodging in Salvador is around R$ 298 (Brazilian reais), depending on the date.

Tours and tickets

Things to do in Salvador in March

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Praia do Forte & Praia de Guarajuba Day Trip
8.6· 92 reviews

Praia do Forte & Praia de Guarajuba Day Trip

On this day trip to Praia do Forte and Praia de Guarajuba, you'll discover two of the most popular destinations on the northern coast of Salvador de Bahía.

8 h
from US$ 30
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Private Tour of Salvador
9.5· 31 reviews

Private Tour of Salvador

When you book our private tour of Salvador, a guide will be exclusively at the service of you and your partner, family, or friends, to show you the city.

4 h
from US$ 120
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Salvador da Bahia Historic Centre & Barra Lighthouse Tour
8.3· 24 reviews

Salvador da Bahia Historic Centre & Barra Lighthouse Tour

The first capital city of Brazil was actually Salvador da Bahia. Discover its beautiful monuments on this tour of its historic centre and Barra Lighthouse.

7 h
from US$ 25
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Morro de São Paulo Day Trip
8.8· 23 reviews

Morro de São Paulo Day Trip

On this day trip to Morro de São Paulo, visit an authentic paradise of crystal clear waters, white sandy beaches, and palm trees for a day of fun in the sun!

10 h 30 min
from US$ 60
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Salvador da Bahia Sightseeing Bus Tour
9.1· 20 reviews

Salvador da Bahia Sightseeing Bus Tour

Discover the best of Salvador da Bahia on this comfortable sightseeing bus tour through one of Brazil's most captivating cities, a place of striking contrasts.

4 h
from US$ 54
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Scuba Dive for Beginners
9.7· 14 reviews

Scuba Dive for Beginners

If you have never tried Scuba Diving, but would love to find out what it's all about, then this basic initiation course is the perfect introduction.

50 min
from US$ 59
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Where to stay

Hotels in Salvador

March is low season in Salvador: rates drop and there are more rooms to choose from. A good time to get a better hotel for the same budget.

Fera Palace Hotel in Salvador 9.2 ★★★★★ · 33 reviews Fera Palace Hotel See on Booking → Best Western Salvador Hangar Aeroporto in Salvador 8.6 ★★★ · 158 reviews Best Western Salvador Hangar Aeroporto See on Booking → Rede Andrade Express in Salvador 8.4 ★★★ · 351 reviews Rede Andrade Express See on Booking → Samba Villa da Praia in Salvador 8.5 ★★★★ · 25 reviews Samba Villa da Praia See on Booking →
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Rates change with the dates: confirm the price on Booking.com.

What happens in March

Carnival in Salvador
The city's biggest street party, with trios elétricos (sound trucks) and blocos on circuits over several days (moveable date).

What to pack in March

Light clothing and a cap · highs of 31 °C (88 °F) Rain jacket or umbrella · 11 days of rain in the month Sunscreen and sunglasses · strong sun on the tours Quick-dry clothing · humidity of 81% Comfortable walking shoes · you will be on foot much of the day
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Questions about Salvador in March

What is the weather like in Salvador in March?
In March, Salvador averages highs of 31 °C (88 °F) and lows of 24 °C (75 °F), with about 147 mm of rain spread over roughly 11 days. March is one of the rainiest months of the year, so bring a rain jacket and keep some indoor activities in mind. Crowds tend to be low this month.
Does it rain a lot in Salvador in March?
In March, Salvador gets about 147 mm of rain spread over around 11 rainy days, in line with the average rainfall for the year. Bring a rain jacket and have an indoor backup plan.
Is March high season in Salvador?
Crowds in March tend to be low. Low season: usually the best time to find lodging and tickets at a better price.
What is happening in Salvador in March?
March brings Carnival in Salvador. Confirm the dates and book early if they overlap with your trip.
Does it usually rain all day in Salvador in March?
INMET's climate normals record the number of rainy days and the total millimeters, not the hours of each day, so they do not say how long the rain lasts. What they show for Salvador in March: 11 rainy days in a month of 31 days (about 35% of the days) and 147 mm over the month, which works out to an average of about 13 mm per rainy day. Compared with the rest of the year, March falls within the destination's average rainfall. Bring a rain jacket and have an indoor backup plan for the rainy days.
What is the temperature in Salvador in March, and what should you pack?
According to INMET's climate normals, the average high in Salvador in March is 31 °C and the average low is 24 °C, with air humidity of around 81%. Compared with the rest of the year, the temperature in March is typical for the destination. For your suitcase, here is what those numbers call for: light clothing and a cap; rain jacket or umbrella; sunscreen and sunglasses.
Is Salvador worth visiting in March?
Fair time to visit. On our weather comfort index, which weighs rain, heat and humidity from INMET's climate normals, March scores 42 out of 100 and ranks No. 9 among the 12 months. The most comfortable month is October (58) and the least comfortable is April (36). As for crowds, in March they tend to be low.
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