Salem weather in March (Massachusetts, United States of America)

Planning a trip to Salem in March? Wondering if it's the right time to visit? Browse this page for a comprehensive overview of the weather conditions for that month.

In March, Salem typically experiences low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 8°C. But by evening, they drop to around -2°C.

Salem in March usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 117 mm for the month. Snow/rain is expected on roughly 11 days.

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 212 hours of sunshine. This amount of sunlight does not only brightens the days but also contributes to a cheerful ambiance in the area during this month.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, March may not be the ideal month to visit Salem. August and September typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Salem, monthly averages in March

Min Temperature -2°C  

Max Temperature 8°C  

Water Temperature 4°C *  

Chance of Rain 37%  

Precipitation 117 mm  

Rainy days 11 days  

Humidity 63% *  

Windspeed 25 km/h *  

Sunshine 212 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 58% *  

* Data from: Boston, the United States of America (20 KM, 12 Miles).

Where to go in the United States of America in March

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

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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 Salem in March?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature. With a water temperature of around 4°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

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

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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