Salvador, Brazil: vitamin D, best months and travel guide
Afro-Brazilian cultural capital with a historic centre. Best for: culture travellers, music fans.
The best months for vitamin D in Salvador are October, when a full dose takes about 6 minutes at midday. Rainy or stormy from November to September.
Salvador month by month
| Month | Rating | Sun window | Peak UV | Full dose, age 30 | Afternoon high | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Bad weather | 8.6 h | 9.0 | 6 min | 29°C | 21/30 |
| February | Bad weather | 8.3 h | 9.1 | 6 min | 29°C | 24/30 |
| March | Bad weather | 8.5 h | 9.0 | 6 min | 29°C | 21/30 |
| April | Bad weather | 8.0 h | 8.1 | 7 min | 28°C | 24/30 |
| May | Bad weather | 7.1 h | 6.9 | 8 min | 27°C | 26/30 |
| June | Bad weather | 6.9 h | 6.4 | 8 min | 26°C | 25/30 |
| July | Bad weather | 7.0 h | 6.6 | 8 min | 26°C | 22/30 |
| August | Bad weather | 7.5 h | 7.4 | 7 min | 26°C | 25/30 |
| September | Bad weather | 8.1 h | 8.4 | 6 min | 27°C | 22/30 |
| October | Excellent | 8.6 h | 9.0 | 6 min | 29°C | 17/30 |
| November | Bad weather | 8.4 h | 8.9 | 6 min | 29°C | 18/30 |
| December | Bad weather | 8.7 h | 9.0 | 6 min | 30°C | 18/30 |
Sun window is the number of hours a day with UV Index 2.5 or higher. Full dose is the minutes at midday for about 1,000 IU of vitamin D with a quarter of the body bare, for skin type III. Rainy days are days with at least 1 mm out of 30.
What to expect in Salvador
Afro-Brazilian cultural capital with a historic centre. Southern Brazil is hot and rainy in summer (December to March), while the northeast has warm, sunny weather most of the year. Beaches have lifeguards and kiosks. Sun is strong, and carry few valuables.
In Salvador afternoon highs average from 26°C in July to 30°C in December. The wettest month is May (about 26 rainy days out of 30) and the driest is October (17). Midday UV peaks at 9.1 in February, which is very strong, so protect your skin.
The first capital of Brazil is home to a unique blend of indigenous, African and European cultures. (Wikivoyage, CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Questions about Salvador
When is the best time to visit Salvador for vitamin D?
The best months for vitamin D in Salvador are October, when a full dose takes about 6 minutes at midday.
What is the weather like in Salvador?
Afternoon highs average from 26°C in July to 30°C in December. The wettest month is May, with about 26 rainy days out of 30.
Which months should I avoid in Salvador?
For a beach stay, avoid the months when it is rainy or stormy from November to September.