The climate in Salem during May can be summarized as mild and damp.
May is in the spring in Salem and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 24°C (74°F), whilst at night 10°C (50°F) is normal.
Daytime temperature | 23.5°C 74.2°F |
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Nightly temperature | 10°C 49.9°F |
Average temperature | 16.7°C 62.1°F |
Daily sunshine | 8.7 hrs |
Avg rainfall | 102 mm 4 ins |
Rainy days | 12 days |
Sea temperature | 15.6°C 60°F |
Humidity | 67% |
Windspeed | 12.2kph 8 mph |
On average May is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Salem with around 102mm 4 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.7 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 May 2025.
Hottest month: | July | 28.9°C 84°F |
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Driest month: | January | 72mm 2.8ins |
Sunniest month: | June | 9.3hrs |
Coldest month: | January | 5.5°C 41.9°F |
Wettest month: | July | 106mm 4.2ins |