Bahia weather in August
August is a fair month to visit Bahia: highs of 26°C (79°F) and about 96 mm (3.8 in) of rain on average. Nights average 21°C (70°F) and cloud cover 49% (NASA POWER, 2001–2025 averages). The sea averages 26°C (79°F). It is the 6th wettest month of the year and the 2nd coolest. Compared with July, it is about as warm and drier; September brings highs of 27°C (81°F) and 71 mm (2.8 in) of rain.
Figures are long-term averages for Salvador, the largest city in Bahia. See below for other places.
Is August a good time to visit Bahia?
fair month Weather score 74/100.
August is a fair month in Bahia. The weather is usually best in Sep–Feb.
Does it rain a lot in Bahia in August?
Some rain is normal: about 96 mm (3.8 in) falls in an average August. It is the 6th wettest month of the year.
How warm is Bahia in August?
Days average 26°C (79°F) and nights 21°C (70°F).
Bahia weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Cloud | Sea | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°C (86°F) | 24°C (75°F) | 83 mm | 51% | 27°C (81°F) | best |
| February | 30°C (87°F) | 24°C (75°F) | 87 mm | 52% | 29°C (84°F) | best |
| March | 30°C (87°F) | 24°C (76°F) | 100 mm | 51% | 29°C (85°F) | fair |
| April | 29°C (85°F) | 24°C (75°F) | 147 mm | 53% | 29°C (85°F) | least pleasant |
| May | 28°C (82°F) | 23°C (74°F) | 166 mm | 53% | 28°C (83°F) | least pleasant |
| June | 27°C (80°F) | 22°C (72°F) | 138 mm | 54% | 27°C (81°F) | least pleasant |
| July | 26°C (78°F) | 21°C (70°F) | 128 mm | 52% | 26°C (79°F) | fair |
| August | 26°C (79°F) | 21°C (70°F) | 96 mm | 49% | 26°C (79°F) | fair |
| September | 27°C (81°F) | 21°C (70°F) | 71 mm | 45% | 26°C (79°F) | best |
| October | 29°C (84°F) | 22°C (72°F) | 69 mm | 48% | 26°C (79°F) | best |
| November | 30°C (85°F) | 23°C (73°F) | 72 mm | 53% | 26°C (80°F) | best |
| December | 30°C (87°F) | 23°C (74°F) | 57 mm | 51% | 27°C (80°F) | best |
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), sea temperature from Open-Meteo Marine. Page updated . How we rate months
Weather across Bahia in August
Weather can differ a lot within Bahia: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | High | Low | Rain | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salvador | 26°C (79°F) | 21°C (70°F) | 96 mm | fair |
| Feira de Santana | 27°C (80°F) | 18°C (64°F) | 82 mm | best |
| Vitória da Conquista | 26°C (79°F) | 14°C (56°F) | 30 mm | best |
| Camaçari | 26°C (79°F) | 21°C (69°F) | 88 mm | best |
| Juazeiro | 32°C (89°F) | 18°C (64°F) | 5 mm | best |
| Lauro de Freitas | 25°C (78°F) | 24°C (75°F) | 79 mm | best |
| Itabuna | 27°C (80°F) | 16°C (61°F) | 72 mm | best |
| Ilhéus | 25°C (77°F) | 23°C (73°F) | 77 mm | best |
| Porto Seguro | 27°C (80°F) | 17°C (62°F) | 75 mm | best |
| Barreiras | 33°C (91°F) | 18°C (64°F) | 2 mm | best |
| Alagoinhas | 27°C (80°F) | 18°C (64°F) | 83 mm | best |
| Teixeira de Freitas | 28°C (82°F) | 16°C (60°F) | 59 mm | best |