The climate in Salem during August can be summarized as hot, humid and a little damp.
August is in the summer in Salem and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 32°C (89°F), whilst at night 17°C (63°F) is normal.
Daytime temperature | 31.5°C 88.6°F |
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Nightly temperature | 17.4°C 63.2°F |
Average temperature | 24.4°C 75.9°F |
Daily sunshine | 10.4 hrs |
Avg rainfall | 84 mm 3.3 ins |
Rainy days | 8 days |
Sea temperature | 24°C 75.3°F |
Humidity | 71% |
Windspeed | 12.2kph 8 mph |
On average August is the 4th driest month of the year in Salem with around 84mm 3.3 inches of rain making it a a little damp 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 10.4 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 August 2025.
Best places to visit in August
Hottest month: | July | 32.1°C 89.8°F |
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Driest month: | January | 68mm 2.7ins |
Sunniest month: | July | 11.2hrs |
Coldest month: | January | 5.9°C 42.6°F |
Wettest month: | May | 120mm 4.7ins |