AI-generatedSalem at a glance
- Best time
- Jul – Aug
- Warmest month
- Jul · 25°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 19.0°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,170 h
- Rain a year
- 1,143 mm
- Climate
- Continental
- Time zone
- UTC−5 / UTC−4
- Elevation
- 6 m
Climate in Salem
Salem has warm to hot summers and cold winters with occasional snow. July is the warmest month with average highs of 25 °C, while January is the coolest at 2 °C. With around 2,170 hours of sunshine a year, Salem is moderately sunny; July is the sunniest month with 7.8 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Poor
Best time to visit: July – August
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 11°
- Midday, 13:00: about 15°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 15°
- Evening, 20:00: about 13°
- Night, 23:00: about 11°
06:5518:03
Cool evenings: pack a jumper or a jacket.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 06:38–07:33 · evening 17:25–18:21
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:27–06:38 · evening 18:21–18:32
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
What is the weather like in Salem in October?
In October, Salem is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 14.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 111 mm in total. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Salem.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 8 min06:55 – 18:03
- UV index
- 4 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 21 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 53 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Snow days
- 0 days1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
- Time zone
- UTC−4America/New_York
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %0 %
- Seaweight 25 %0 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %37 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %58 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Sea temperature in Salem
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 12.9 – 15.3 °C
Swimming season: Never above 20 °C
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Salem ranges from 3.5 °C in February to 19.0 °C in August. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.
The sea warms up slowly: it is warmest in August, while the air already peaks in July. From November to February the sea is even warmer than the afternoon air. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in August, eight out of ten years were between 18.0 and 20.4 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 5.2° | 4.0° | 6.6° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | 3.5° | 2.3° | 4.7° | cold |
| MarchMar | 3.7° | 2.5° | 4.9° | cold |
| AprilApr | 6.1° | 4.9° | 7.2° | cold |
| MayMay | 10.4° | 9.0° | 11.5° | cold |
| JuneJun | 15.0° | 13.7° | 16.0° | cold |
| JulyJul | 18.4° | 17.0° | 20.2° | fresh |
| AugustAug | 19.0° | 18.0° | 20.4° | fresh |
| SeptemberSep | 17.5° | 16.5° | 18.7° | fresh |
| OctoberOct | 14.0° | 12.9° | 15.3° | cold |
| NovemberNov | 10.4° | 9.7° | 11.5° | cold |
| DecemberDec | 7.7° | 7.0° | 8.7° | cold |
Sunshine hours in Salem
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 5.2 of 11.1 hours of daylight in Salem, 47 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in Salem
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 4 · moderateAround midday seek shade; use sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 9).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 40 min
- Fair skin
- about 45 min
- Light brown skin
- about 65 min
- Olive skin
- about 85 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Rain in Salem: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Salem has about 10 rainy days with 111 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Salem
How breezy and how cloudy Salem is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Salem typically peaks at 21 km/h during the day: Beaufort 4, moderate breeze.
Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting
From Beaufort 4 (20 km/h) the daily breeze is usually enough for windsurfing and often for kiting: Oct – May.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 53 % of the sky over Salem: variable cloud, with about 5.2 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat and humidity in Salem
How often the day gets hot in Salem (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Salem has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 16 °C: pleasant. Heat plays no part this month.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Snow in Salem
Snow is possible in Salem, but no month makes it likely: the chance of seeing snow during a week's stay, the days with fresh snow and how much falls. Tap a month to select it.
Snow calendar
- hardly any
- possible
- likely
- very likely
In October, it hardly ever snows in Salem.
Snow days bring at least 1 cm of fresh snow. Fresh snow comes from ERA5 snowfall (1996–2025) at the height of the place, not on the slopes above it; the snow chance also weighs whether the snow settles. An estimate from climate averages, not a snow report.
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Salem
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Frost below 0°
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
- muggy month (10+ muggy days)
CoolOctober: nights around 10°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in January (−5°), the warmest in July (19°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from June to September. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from November to April, so the room should be heated. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 33 days a year, mostly from July to August.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 16 | 2° | −5° | 5.2° | 4.5 h | 10 | 97 |
| FebruaryFeb | 20 | 3° | −4° | 3.5° | 5.1 h | 9 | 86 |
| MarchMar | 20 | 6° | −1° | 3.7° | 5.9 h | 11 | 114 |
| AprilApr | 21 | 12° | 4° | 6.1° | 6.4 h | 11 | 107 |
| MayMay | 24 | 17° | 10° | 10.4° | 7.0 h | 11 | 89 |
| JuneJun | 41 | 22° | 15° | 15.0° | 7.4 h | 11 | 90 |
| JulyJul | 67 | 25° | 19° | 18.4° | 7.8 h | 10 | 81 |
| AugustAug | 67 | 25° | 19° | 19.0° | 7.2 h | 9 | 83 |
| SeptemberSep | 40 | 21° | 15° | 17.5° | 6.2 h | 8 | 85 |
| OctoberOct | 19 | 16° | 10° | 14.0° | 5.2 h | 10 | 111 |
| NovemberNov | 18 | 10° | 4° | 10.4° | 4.5 h | 9 | 88 |
| DecemberDec | 14 | 5° | −1° | 7.7° | 4.0 h | 11 | 115 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
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Best time to visit Salem
The best time to visit Salem is from July to August. The sea stays too cool for a classic beach holiday: even in August it only reaches 19.0 °C. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from May to October. The wettest month is December with 115 mm of precipitation.
Salem through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Salem in spring
Mar – May
Poor
- 6–17 °C by day
- Sea 7 °C
- 6 h of sun a day
- 33 rainy days in all
Salem in summer
Jun – Aug
Fair
- 22–25 °C by day
- Sea 18 °C
- 8 h of sun a day
- 30 rainy days in all
Salem in autumn
Sep – Nov
Poor
- 10–21 °C by day
- Sea 14 °C
- 5 h of sun a day
- 27 rainy days in all
Salem in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 2–5 °C by day
- Sea 6 °C
- 5 h of sun a day
- 30 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Salem for you.
Your best months: July – August
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Salem
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
July has the better holiday weather in Salem: score 67 against 19. In July, days are 9 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 4 °C warmer in July. The sun shines 3 hours longer a day in July.
| Month | October | July |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 19 | 67better |
| Day high | 16° | 25° |
| Night low | 10° | 19° |
| Sea | 14.0° | 18.4° |
| Sunshine | 5.2 h | 7.8 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 10 | 10 |
| Rainfall | 111 mm | 81 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 0better | 13 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No month
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
May – Oct
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Snow
Dec – Mar
Snow on 2 or more days
Salem month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
16January2° · Sea 5° · 5 h
In January, Salem is freezing cold: daytime highs average 2 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−5 °C). The sea averages 5.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 10 days, totalling 97 mm. Snow falls on about 5 days. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Salem.
Salem in January20February3° · Sea 4° · 5 h
In February, Salem is cold: daytime highs average 3 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−4 °C). The sea averages 3.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 9 days, totalling 86 mm. Snow falls on about 4 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Salem.
Salem in February20March6° · Sea 4° · 6 h
In March, Salem is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). The sea averages 3.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 114 mm in total. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Salem.
Salem in March21April12° · Sea 6° · 6 h
In April, Salem is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sea averages 6.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 107 mm in total. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Salem.
Salem in April24May17° · Sea 10° · 7 h
In May, Salem is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 10.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 89 mm in total. All in all, May is not an ideal month for a holiday in Salem.
Salem in May41June22° · Sea 15° · 7 h
In June, Salem is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 15.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 90 mm in total. All in all, June is a so-so month for a holiday in Salem.
Salem in June67July25° · Sea 18° · 8 h
In July, Salem is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sea averages 18.4 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 81 mm in total. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Salem.
Salem in July67August25° · Sea 19° · 7 h
In August, Salem is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sea averages 19.0 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 83 mm in total. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Salem.
Salem in August40September21° · Sea 18° · 6 h
In September, Salem is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 17.5 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 85 mm. All in all, September is a so-so month for a holiday in Salem.
Salem in September19October16° · Sea 14° · 5 h
In October, Salem is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 14.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 111 mm in total. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Salem.
Salem in October18November10° · Sea 10° · 5 h
In November, Salem is cold: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sea averages 10.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 88 mm in total. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Salem.
Salem in November14December5° · Sea 8° · 4 h
In December, Salem is cold: daytime highs average 5 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). The sea averages 7.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 115 mm in total. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Salem.
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Salem vs. Boston
In October the holiday weather in Salem and Boston is about equally good (score 19 vs. 18). During the day it is about as warm in Boston as in Salem. The sea is about equally warm.
| in October | Salem | Boston |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 19 | 18 |
| Daytime high | 16° | 16° |
| Sea | 14° | 14° |
| Sunshine | 5 h | 5 h |
| Rainy days | 10 | 10 |
| Best time | Jul – Aug | May – Sep |
Through the year
USA in October: the best places
In October, Salem ranks 31 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
- Raleigh22°84
- 2Richmond21°82
- 3Washington20°19°81
- 4Philadelphia19°18°79
- 5Baltimore19°18°79
- 6New York18°18°77
- 7Providence17°17°70
- 8Pittsburgh18°69
- 31SalemThis page16°14°19
Planning a trip to Salem
Weather for your travel dates
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Salem in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Salem has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 67) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 15).
- 21
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 10 °C by day
- Sea 5 °C
- 6.3 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
- 27
May half-term
May – Jun
Poor
- 18 °C by day
- Sea 11 °C
- 7.1 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 67
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
GoodBest holidays
- 25 °C by day
- Sea 19 °C
- 7.4 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 19
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 16 °C by day
- Sea 14 °C
- 5.2 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 15
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 3 °C by day
- Sea 6 °C
- 4.3 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 6 h 50 min
- Distance
- 5,220 km
- Time zone
- UTC−4
- Jet lag
- About 3 days (5 h west)
Rule of thumb for flying west: for a few days before, stay up a little later, and get afternoon and evening light at your destination.
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Frequently asked questions about Salem
When is the best time to visit Salem?
The best time to visit Salem is from July to August. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Salem?
The sea temperature in Salem ranges from 3.5 °C in February to 19.0 °C in August. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.
Can you swim in Salem in October?
Only if you don't mind cold water: in October the sea averages just 14.0 °C. Comfortable swimming temperatures are not reached at any time of year.
What is the warmest month in Salem?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 25 °C and nights around 19 °C. January is the coolest month at 2 °C.
When does it rain most in Salem?
The wettest month is December with 115 mm of precipitation. The driest month is July with 81 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Salem get?
Salem gets around 2,170 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 7.8 hours a day; in December there are 4.0 hours a day.
What time zone is Salem in?
Salem uses the time zone America/New_York: UTC−5 in January and UTC−4 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Salem?
A nonstop flight from London to Salem takes about 6 h 50 min, for a straight-line distance of about 5,220 km.
Which school holidays are best for Salem?
Salem has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 67) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 15). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 21, May half-term 27, Summer holidays 67, October half-term 19, Christmas holidays 15.
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