The climate in Salem during May can be summarized as very hot and a little damp.
May is in the spring in Salem and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 35°C (96°F), whilst at night 24°C (75°F) is normal.
Daytime temperature | 35.4°C 95.7°F |
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Nightly temperature | 23.6°C 74.5°F |
Average temperature | 29.5°C 85.1°F |
Daily sunshine | 8.1 hrs |
Avg rainfall | 93 mm 3.7 ins |
Rainy days | 6 days |
Sea temperature | 30°C 85.9°F |
Humidity | 67% |
Windspeed | 10.8kph 7 mph |
On average May is the 5th wettest 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.
The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Salem in May 2025.
Hottest month: | April | 35.3°C 95.5°F |
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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 |