Salem Weather in August

What's the weather like in Salem (New Jersey) in August 2025?

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 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 19°C (66°F) is normal.

Salem weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 29.1°C 84.4°F
Nightly temperature 18.7°C 65.7°F
Average temperature 23.9°C 75°F
Daily sunshine 9.1 hrs
Avg rainfall 99 mm 3.9 ins
Rainy days 9 days
Sea temperature 23.4°C 74.2°F
Humidity 72%
Windspeed 13.3kph 8 mph

On average August is the 3rd 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 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.1 hours of sunshine per day.

August temperatures in Salem

Salem average temperature in August

August rainfall

Salem average rain in August

August hourly sunshine

Salem average rain in August

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.

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Salem weather stats

Salem weather statistics
Hottest month: July 29.7°C 85.5°F
Driest month: February 75mm 3ins
Sunniest month: August 9.1hrs
Coldest month: January 3.8°C 38.8°F
Wettest month: July 105mm 4.1ins
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