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 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 17°C (62°F) is normal.
| Daytime temperature | 29.9°C 85.7°F |
|---|---|
| Nightly temperature | 16.8°C 62.2°F |
| Average temperature | 23.3°C 73.9°F |
| Daily sunshine | 9.5 hrs |
| Avg rainfall | 90 mm 3.5 ins |
| Rainy days | 9 days |
| Sea temperature | 24.3°C 75.7°F |
| Humidity | 73% |
| Windspeed | 11.5kph 7 mph |
On average August is the 6th driest month of the year in Salem with around 90mm 3.5 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 9.5 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 | 30.3°C 86.5°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | October | 75mm 3ins |
| Sunniest month: | July | 10.2hrs |
| Coldest month: | January | 3.5°C 38.3°F |
| Wettest month: | July | 119mm 4.7ins |