The climate in Salem during October can be summarized as hot, humid and wet.
October is in the fall / autumn in Salem and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (87°F), whilst at night 21°C (70°F) is normal.
Daytime temperature | 30.4°C 86.7°F |
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Nightly temperature | 21.2°C 70.2°F |
Average temperature | 25.8°C 78.4°F |
Daily sunshine | 6.2 hrs |
Avg rainfall | 189 mm 7.4 ins |
Rainy days | 8 days |
Sea temperature | 28.9°C 84°F |
Humidity | 79% |
Windspeed | 7.6kph 5 mph |
On average October is the 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.
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 October 2025.
Best places to visit in October
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 |