The climate in Salem during October can be summarized as cool 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 a cool 17°C (62°F), whilst at night 3°C (37°F) is normal.
| Daytime temperature | 16.7°C 62°F |
|---|---|
| Nightly temperature | 2.6°C 36.6°F |
| Average temperature | 9.6°C 49.3°F |
| Daily sunshine | 7.5 hrs |
| Avg rainfall | 43 mm 1.7 ins |
| Rainy days | 6 days |
| Sea temperature | 13.8°C 56.9°F |
| Humidity | 67% |
| Windspeed | 18.7kph 12 mph |
On average October is the 6th driest month of the year in Salem with around 43mm 1.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.5 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 October 2025.
Best places to visit in October
| Hottest month: | July | 30.2°C 86.4°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | January | 12mm 0.5ins |
| Sunniest month: | July | 12.2hrs |
| Coldest month: | January | -4.7°C 23.5°F |
| Wettest month: | June | 105mm 4.1ins |