Salem weather in May (Massachusetts, United States of America)
Is Salem a good destination in May, weather-wise? Is now the perfect time to visit? Find all the weather insights for this month on this page.
Temperatures
In May, Salem tends to experience pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. Expect the temperatures during the day to hover around 19°C. At night, they will likely drop to about 10°C.
Precipitation
Salem in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 103 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 12 days of the month will see rainfall.Average sunshine
Expect a lot of sunshine this month, with about 301 hours of sunny weather. The abundant sunlight creates a lively and bright atmosphere.In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days 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 May
Min Temperature
10°C
Max Temperature
19°C
Water Temperature
9°C *
Chance of Rain
40%
Precipitation
103 mm
Rainy days
12 days
Humidity
67% *
Windspeed
22 km/h *
Sunshine
301 hours *
Percentage Sunshine
59% *
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.
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor
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. With a water temperature of around 9°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.
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