Salem weather in January (Oregon, United States of America)

Will it be warm or cold in Salem this January? Is now the perfect time to visit? Find all the weather insights for this month on this page.

Temperatures

Typically, January in Salem includes low temperatures and high rainfall. January is known for being in the winter season. Expect daytime highs to reach approximately 8°C, with nighttime lows dipping to around 2°C.

Precipitation

Salem in January usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 152 mm for the month. On average, there are about 21 days with rain during this month.

Average sunshine

This month sees fewer sunny days, with about 80 hours of sunshine, perfect for those who enjoy cooler temperatures.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Salem. May, June, July, August and September typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, March, November 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 January

Min Temperature 2°C  

Max Temperature 8°C  

Chance of Rain 69%  

Precipitation 152 mm  

Rainy days 21 days  

Sunshine 80 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in the United States of America in January

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

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?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

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

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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