Brazil's first capital (1549-1763), Salvador de Bahia sits on a dramatic peninsula between the Bay of All Saints and the Atlantic. The Pelourinho historic center — a UNESCO site of colorful colonial buildings — was the hub of the African slave trade, and today Salvador is the epicenter of Afro-Brazilian culture: capoeira, candomblé, acarajé food, and the world's largest street carnival. The Elevador Lacerda connects the upper and lower city.
Nights sit around 23°C and afternoons around 28°C.
Salvador barely changes season: afternoons sit around 29°C and nights around 24°C most of the year.
There is a clear wet season from March – August, peaking in May with around 302 mm. The driest month is December, with about 63 mm.
Air quality is worth watching: June averages an AQI of 52, while April clears to 45.
Days stretch to about 12.8 hours of light in December and shrink to 11.2 in June — something to weigh if you work to a fixed timezone.
For what you're after, the best months in Salvador are September – February. Expect fast internet (261 Mbps) and a moderate cost of living (about €900 a month).
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