When is the best time to go to Salem
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Salem, India. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.
Average temperatures in Salem
Salem weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Salem are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.
January
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26°C | 9mm | 8.9hrs | 12.3hrs |
January in Salem is generally very dry with the temperature being hot.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Salem, with some very good weather at this time of year.
January is in the winter in Salem and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 29°C (85°F), whilst at night 18°C (64°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Salem with around 9mm 0.3 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.9 hours of sunshine per day.
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29°C | 11mm | 9.3hrs | 12.5hrs |
February in Salem is generally dry with the temperature being hot.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Salem, with some very good weather at this time of year.
February is in the winter in Salem and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 32°C (89°F), whilst at night 19°C (66°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Salem with around 11mm 0.4 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 1 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.3 hours of sunshine per day.
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31°C | 16mm | 9.3hrs | 12.8hrs |
The weather in March in Salem is characteristically hot and dry.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Salem, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
March is in the spring in Salem and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 34°C (94°F), whilst at night 21°C (70°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Salem with around 16mm 0.6 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 1 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.3 hours of sunshine per day.
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 32°C | 43mm | 9hrs | 13.1hrs |
Salem's weather in April is typically very hot and reasonably dry in nature.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Salem.
April is in the spring in Salem and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 36°C (96°F), whilst at night 24°C (75°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Salem with around 43mm 1.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 2 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9 hours of sunshine per day.
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 32°C | 93mm | 8.1hrs | 13.4hrs |
May is a a little damp month in Salem and the temperature is generally very hot.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Salem for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
May is in the spring in Salem and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 35°C (96°F), whilst at night 24°C (75°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Salem with around 93mm 3.7 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.1 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30°C | 54mm | 5.5hrs | 12.3hrs |
Salem's weather in June is typically very hot, humid and reasonably dry in nature.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Salem.
June is in the summer in Salem and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 33°C (92°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Salem with around 54mm 2.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 4 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.5 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29°C | 93mm | 5hrs | 12.5hrs |
July in Salem is generally a little damp with the temperature being hot.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Salem for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
July is in the summer in Salem and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (90°F), whilst at night 22°C (72°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Salem with around 93mm 3.6 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 5 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29°C | 116mm | 5.3hrs | 12.8hrs |
The weather in August in Salem is characteristically hot, humid and damp.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Salem for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
August is in the summer in Salem and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (89°F), whilst at night 22°C (71°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Salem with around 116mm 4.6 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.3 hours of sunshine per day.
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28°C | 133mm | 6hrs | 13.1hrs |
Salem's weather in September is typically hot, humid and wet in nature.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Salem for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
September is in the fall / autumn in Salem and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (89°F), whilst at night 22°C (71°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Salem with around 133mm 5.2 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6 hours of sunshine per day.
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27°C | 189mm | 6.2hrs | 13.4hrs |
October is a wet, humid month in Salem and the temperature is generally hot.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Salem for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
October is in the fall / autumn in Salem and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (87°F), whilst at night 21°C (70°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Salem with around 189mm 7.4 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.2 hours of sunshine per day.
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26°C | 100mm | 6.3hrs | 12.3hrs |
November in Salem is generally a little damp with the temperature being hot.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Salem.
November is in the fall / autumn in Salem and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 20°C (68°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Salem with around 100mm 3.9 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 5 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.3 hours of sunshine per day.
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26°C | 52mm | 7.1hrs | 12.5hrs |
December in Salem is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being hot.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Salem, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.
December is in the winter in Salem and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 28°C (83°F), whilst at night 19°C (65°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Salem with around 52mm 2.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 3 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.1 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Salem weather stats
| Hottest month: | April | 35.3°C 95.5°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | January | 9mm 0.4ins |
| Sunniest month: | February | 9.3hrs |
| Coldest month: | December | 28.1°C 82.6°F |
| Wettest month: | October | 189mm 7.4ins |
| Warmest sea: | May | 30°C 86°F |
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