The climate in Salem during October can be summarized as mild and a little damp.
October is in the fall / autumn in Salem and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 17°C (62°F), whilst at night 4°C (40°F) is normal.
| Daytime temperature | 16.8°C 62.2°F |
|---|---|
| Nightly temperature | 4.4°C 39.9°F |
| Average temperature | 10.6°C 51.1°F |
| Daily sunshine | 6.9 hrs |
| Avg rainfall | 94 mm 3.7 ins |
| Rainy days | 9 days |
| Sea temperature | 14.2°C 57.6°F |
| Humidity | 71% |
| Windspeed | 14kph 9 mph |
On average October is the 4th wettest month of the year in Salem with around 94mm 3.7 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 6.9 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 | 27.8°C 82°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | August | 82mm 3.2ins |
| Sunniest month: | July | 10.2hrs |
| Coldest month: | January | 0.5°C 32.9°F |
| Wettest month: | November | 115mm 4.5ins |