When is the best time to go to Salem
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Salem, United States. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6°C | 68mm | 5.9hrs | 10.9hrs |
Salem's weather in January is typically cold and reasonably dry 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 relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
January is in the winter in Salem and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 6°C (43°F), whilst at night -6°C (21°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Salem with around 68mm 2.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.9 hours of sunshine per day.
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8°C | 77mm | 6.4hrs | 11.8hrs |
February in Salem is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cool.
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.
February is in the winter in Salem and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 9°C (48°F), whilst at night -4°C (25°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Salem with around 77mm 3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.4 hours of sunshine per day.
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14°C | 110mm | 7.9hrs | 12.8hrs |
The weather in March in Salem is characteristically cool 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 not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
March is in the spring in Salem and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 15°C (59°F), whilst at night 1°C (34°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Salem with around 110mm 4.3 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.9 hours of sunshine per day.
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19°C | 108mm | 8.8hrs | 14hrs |
Salem's weather in April is typically mild and damp in nature.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably 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 21°C (70°F), whilst at night 7°C (44°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Salem with around 108mm 4.3 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.8 hours of sunshine per day.
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23°C | 120mm | 10.6hrs | 15hrs |
May is a damp month in Salem and the temperature is generally warm.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Salem.
May is in the spring in Salem and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 25°C (77°F), whilst at night 11°C (52°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Salem with around 120mm 4.7 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.6 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27°C | 99mm | 11.2hrs | 10.9hrs |
June in Salem is generally a little damp with the temperature being warm.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Salem, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.
June is in the summer in Salem and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 30°C (85°F), whilst at night 16°C (61°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Salem with around 99mm 3.9 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 11.2 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29°C | 88mm | 11.2hrs | 11.8hrs |
July in Salem is generally a little damp with the temperature being hot.
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.
July is in the summer in Salem and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 33°C (91°F), whilst at night 19°C (66°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Salem with around 88mm 3.5 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 11.2 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28°C | 84mm | 10.4hrs | 12.8hrs |
The weather in August in Salem is characteristically hot, humid and a little damp.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Salem.
August is in the summer in Salem and is typically the 5th 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.
On average August is the 5th wettest 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.
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24°C | 99mm | 8.8hrs | 14hrs |
Salem's weather in September is typically warm, humid and a little damp in nature.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Salem, with some very good weather at this time of year.
September is in the fall / autumn in Salem and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 27°C (80°F), whilst at night 13°C (56°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Salem with around 99mm 3.9 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 8.8 hours of sunshine per day.
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20°C | 82mm | 8.8hrs | 15hrs |
October is a a little damp month in Salem and the temperature is generally mild.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Salem, with some very good weather at this time of year.
October is in the fall / autumn in Salem and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (71°F), whilst at night 7°C (44°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Salem with around 82mm 3.2 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 8.8 hours of sunshine per day.
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13°C | 116mm | 6.1hrs | 10.9hrs |
The weather in November in Salem is characteristically cool 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 not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
November is in the fall / autumn in Salem and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 14°C (58°F), whilst at night 1°C (34°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd 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 9 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.1 hours of sunshine per day.
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7°C | 98mm | 5.5hrs | 11.8hrs |
December in Salem is generally a little damp with the temperature being cool.
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.
December is in the winter in Salem and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 8°C (47°F), whilst at night -4°C (25°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Salem with around 98mm 3.9 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.5 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Salem weather stats
| Hottest month: | July | 32.1°C 89.8°F |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Warmest sea: | August | 24°C 75.2°F |
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