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

How does the weather in Salem usually fare in October? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

In October, Salem usually has moderate temperatures and high rainfall. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 17°C. After dark they usually decrease to around 5°C.

Precipitation

Salem in October usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 121 mm for the month. This month experiences about 13 days of rain according to historical data.

Average sunshine

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 207 hours of sunshine. These sun-filled days are perfect for spending time outside. Whether it's playing sports, visiting a park, or going for a bike ride.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, July, August and September typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Salem, monthly averages in October

Min Temperature 5°C  

Max Temperature 17°C  

Chance of Rain 42%  

Precipitation 121 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Humidity 68% *  

Sunshine 207 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 60% *  

Data from: Boston, the United States of America (48 KM, 30 Miles).

Where to go in the United States of America in October

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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.

Cycling

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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