Winter
Dec → Feb2 to 5°
nights -7 to -3°
- 8 rainy days · 87 mm
When is the best time to visit Salem, Massachusetts?
- Jan2°not recommended
- Feb4°not recommended
- Mar7°not recommended
- Apr14°fair
- May19°recommended
- Jun24°recommended
- Jul28°recommended
- Aug27°recommended
- Sep23°recommended
- Oct17°recommended
- Nov11°fair
- Dec5°not recommended
RecommendedFairNot recommended· afternoon temperature
The weather in Salem, Massachusetts, month by month
The table of averages, month by month
| Month | High | Low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 2° | -7° | 80 mm | 8 d | |
| February | 4° | -6° | 74 mm | 8 d | |
| March | 7° | -2° | 106 mm | 8 d | |
| April | 14° | 3° | 109 mm | 10 d | |
| May | 19° | 8° | 87 mm | 10 d | ✓ |
| June | 24° | 13° | 97 mm | 9 d | ✓ |
| July | 28° | 17° | 88 mm | 8 d | ✓ |
| August | 27° | 16° | 83 mm | 8 d | ✓ |
| September | 23° | 12° | 92 mm | 8 d | ✓ |
| October | 17° | 6° | 115 mm | 9 d | ✓ |
| November | 11° | 1° | 102 mm | 8 d | |
| December | 5° | -3° | 107 mm | 9 d |
The four seasons in Salem, Massachusetts, in figures
What the 2015-2024 averages (Beverly Airport) show, season by season, to compare at a glance instead of reading twelve rows of a table.
Spring
Mar → May7 to 19°
nights -2 to 8°
- 9 rainy days · 101 mm
Summer
Jun → Aug24 to 28°
nights 13 to 17°
- 8 rainy days · 89 mm
Autumn
Sep → Nov11 to 23°
nights 1 to 12°
- 8 rainy days · 103 mm
Book early for May to October
The timing is right, so it is right for everyone: in these months the best places to stay and the small-group tours go first. Here is where to start.
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Daylight in Salem, Massachusetts, month by month
The time between sunrise and sunset, from shortest to longest. Not to be confused with the sunshine hours in the table above, which count clear skies. In June there are 15h17 of daylight, in December 9h04, a difference of 6h13.
9h23Jan
10h29Feb
11h48Mar
13h19Apr
14h36May
15h17Jun
15hJul
13h54Aug
12h25Sep
10h58Oct
9h41Nov
9h04Dec
Calculated for the latitude of the reference point "Beverly Airport" (42.58°). Values on the 15th of each month, local solar time.
What to do in Salem, Massachusetts, month by month
What to see and do
| Activity | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sightseeing & walks | ||||||||||||
| Long days |
favourablewith compromisesunfavourable
- Sightseeing & walks: April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November
- Long days: May, June, July
Grid derived from the climate averages (temperature, rainfall), not from an opinion.
Travelling off-peak
Month by month, in detail
January
Not recommended2°-7° at night
- 80 mm · 8 d
Low season, lower prices
February
Not recommended4°-6° at night
- 74 mm · 8 d
Low season, lower prices
March
Not recommended7°-2° at night
- 106 mm · 8 d
Low season, lower prices
April
Fair14°3° at night
- 109 mm · 10 d
Low season, lower prices
May
Recommended19°8° at night
- 87 mm · 10 d
Busy, without the crush
June
Recommended24°13° at night
- 97 mm · 9 d
Busy, without the crush
July
Recommended28°17° at night
- 88 mm · 8 d
High season, book early
August
Recommended27°16° at night
- 83 mm · 8 d
High season, book early
September
Recommended23°12° at night
- 92 mm · 8 d
Busy, without the crush
October
Recommended17°6° at night
- 115 mm · 9 d
Busy, without the crush
November
Fair11°1° at night
- 102 mm · 8 d
Low season, lower prices
December
Not recommended5°-3° at night
- 107 mm · 9 d
Quiet, then the holidays
Read the twelve months in detail
January. Deep winter: 2 °C at the warmest of the day, -7 °C at night. Expect 8 days of rain in the month (80 mm). Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
February. Deep winter: 4 °C at the warmest of the day, -6 °C at night. Expect 8 days of rain in the month (74 mm). Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
March. Deep winter: 7 °C at the warmest of the day, -2 °C at night. Expect 8 days of rain in the month (106 mm). Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
April. Cool: 14 °C at best, 3 °C at night. Expect 10 days of rain in the month (109 mm). Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
May. Mild, 19 °C in the afternoon and 8 °C early in the morning. Expect 10 days of rain in the month (87 mm). Busy season, without the crush.
June. Mild, 24 °C in the afternoon and 13 °C early in the morning. Expect 9 days of rain in the month (97 mm). Busy season, without the crush.
July. 28 °C in the afternoon and 17 °C at night. Expect 8 days of rain in the month (88 mm). High season: book early.
August. 27 °C in the afternoon and 16 °C at night. Expect 8 days of rain in the month (83 mm). High season: book early.
September. Mild, 23 °C in the afternoon and 12 °C early in the morning. Expect 8 days of rain in the month (92 mm). Busy season, without the crush.
October. Cool: 17 °C at best, 6 °C at night. Expect 9 days of rain in the month (115 mm). Busy season, without the crush.
November. Cool: 11 °C at best, 1 °C at night. Expect 8 days of rain in the month (102 mm). Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
December. Deep winter: 5 °C at the warmest of the day, -3 °C at night. Expect 9 days of rain in the month (107 mm). Quiet at the start of the month, then busier as the holidays approach.
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Salem, Massachusetts?
May to October: over these months, average highs range from 17 to 28 °C, with 9 days of rain a month on average (2015-2024 averages, Beverly Airport).
Which month should you avoid in Salem, Massachusetts?
December: it is the wettest of the months to avoid, with 107 mm over 9 days of rain on average over 2015-2024 at the reference point (Beverly Airport).
What is the hottest month in Salem, Massachusetts?
July, with 28 °C on average in the afternoon and 17 °C at night. 2015-2024 averages (Beverly Airport).
What is the coldest month in Salem, Massachusetts?
January, with 2 °C at best during the day and -7 °C at night. 2015-2024 averages (Beverly Airport).
What is the driest month in Salem, Massachusetts?
February: 74 mm over 8 days of rain, against 115 mm in October, the wettest month.
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