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Salem weather in May (New Hampshire, United States of America)

How does the May weather in Salem compare to other months? Our page offers a comprehensive look at the weather you can expect this month.

Temperatures

In May, Salem tends to experience pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 21°C, while night temperatures can drop to 9°C.

Precipitation

Salem in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 102 mm for the month. Climate data suggests that about 14 days will experience rainfall.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 301 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm July, August and September typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March 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 TemperatureMin Temperature 9°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 21°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 47%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 102 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 14 days  
HumidityHumidity 67% *  
SunshineSunshine 301 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 59% *  
* Data from: Boston, the United States of America (48 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.

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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.

Cycling
9/10
Walking
9/10
Camping
3/10
Outdoor sports
9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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