Salem weather in May (Indiana, United States of America)

What should you pack for a trip to Salem in May? Get all the weather information you need to plan your visit.

Temperatures

The month of May in Salem typically includes high temperatures and high rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 25°C, while nights can cool down to about 11°C.

Precipitation

Salem in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 116 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 14 days of the month will see rainfall.

Average sunshine

With around 266 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm September typically offers the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Salem climate page with graphs.

 

Salem, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 11°C  

Max Temperature 25°C  

Chance of Rain 47%  

Precipitation 116 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Humidity 67% *  

Sunshine 266 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 60% *  

* Data from: Louisville, the United States of America (49 KM, 30 Miles).

Where to go in the United States of America in May

Find out more about the weather in the United States of America and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Salem, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

9/10

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Salem.

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