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% *  

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

Where to go in the United States of America in May

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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. 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.

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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