Bahia weather in December
December is one of the best months to visit Bahia: highs of 30°C (87°F) and about 57 mm (2.2 in) of rain on average. Nights average 23°C (74°F) and cloud cover 51% (NASA POWER, 2001–2025 averages). It is the driest month of the year and the 3rd warmest. Compared with November, it is warmer and drier; January brings highs of 30°C (86°F) and 83 mm (3.3 in) of rain.
Figures are long-term averages for Salvador, the largest city in Bahia. See below for other places.
Is December a good time to visit Bahia?
best month Weather score 80/100.
Yes. December is one of the best months for weather in Bahia.
Does it rain a lot in Bahia in December?
No, it is usually dry: about 57 mm (2.2 in) falls in an average December. It is the driest month of the year.
How warm is Bahia in December?
Days average 30°C (87°F) and nights 23°C (74°F).
Bahia weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Cloud | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°C (86°F) | 24°C (75°F) | 83 mm | 51% | best |
| February | 30°C (87°F) | 24°C (75°F) | 87 mm | 52% | best |
| March | 30°C (87°F) | 24°C (76°F) | 100 mm | 51% | fair |
| April | 29°C (85°F) | 24°C (75°F) | 147 mm | 53% | least pleasant |
| May | 28°C (82°F) | 23°C (74°F) | 166 mm | 53% | least pleasant |
| June | 27°C (80°F) | 22°C (72°F) | 138 mm | 54% | least pleasant |
| July | 26°C (78°F) | 21°C (70°F) | 128 mm | 52% | fair |
| August | 26°C (79°F) | 21°C (70°F) | 96 mm | 49% | fair |
| September | 27°C (81°F) | 21°C (70°F) | 71 mm | 45% | best |
| October | 29°C (84°F) | 22°C (72°F) | 69 mm | 48% | best |
| November | 30°C (85°F) | 23°C (73°F) | 72 mm | 53% | best |
| December | 30°C (87°F) | 23°C (74°F) | 57 mm | 51% | best |
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis). Page updated . How we rate months
Weather across Bahia in December
Weather can differ a lot within Bahia: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | High | Low | Rain | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salvador | 30°C (87°F) | 23°C (74°F) | 57 mm | best |
| Feira de Santana | 33°C (91°F) | 21°C (70°F) | 49 mm | fair |
| Vitória da Conquista | 30°C (86°F) | 18°C (64°F) | 99 mm | least pleasant |
| Camaçari | 30°C (87°F) | 23°C (74°F) | 43 mm | best |
| Juazeiro | 35°C (95°F) | 22°C (72°F) | 46 mm | least pleasant |
| Lauro de Freitas | 28°C (82°F) | 26°C (78°F) | 47 mm | best |
| Itabuna | 31°C (87°F) | 20°C (68°F) | 100 mm | fair |
| Ilhéus | 27°C (81°F) | 25°C (78°F) | 97 mm | fair |
| Porto Seguro | 31°C (87°F) | 21°C (69°F) | 110 mm | fair |
| Barreiras | 31°C (88°F) | 21°C (69°F) | 154 mm | least pleasant |
| Alagoinhas | 32°C (90°F) | 21°C (69°F) | 39 mm | best |
| Teixeira de Freitas | 31°C (88°F) | 20°C (69°F) | 131 mm | fair |