The climate in Salem during October can be summarized as mild and reasonably dry.
October is in the fall / autumn in Salem and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (69°F), whilst at night 6°C (43°F) is normal.
Daytime temperature | 20.4°C 68.7°F |
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Nightly temperature | 6.2°C 43.2°F |
Average temperature | 13.3°C 55.9°F |
Daily sunshine | 7.2 hrs |
Avg rainfall | 75 mm 2.9 ins |
Rainy days | 8 days |
Sea temperature | 17.8°C 64°F |
Humidity | 70% |
Windspeed | 13.3kph 8 mph |
On average October is the driest month of the year in Salem with around 75mm 2.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry 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 7.2 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: | July | 30.3°C 86.5°F |
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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 |