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

Curious about the January weather in Salem? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In January, Salem generally has low temperatures and high rainfall. January falls within the winter season. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 8°C, while night temperatures can drop to 2°C.

Salem in January usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 152 mm for the month. Typically around 21 days of rainfall is expected.

The area experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 80 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who lean towards cooler, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit days

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 TemperatureMin Temperature 2°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 8°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 69%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 152 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 21 days  
SunshineSunshine 80 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

Where to go in the United States of America in January

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

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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 Salem in January?

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 in January.

Swimming
4/10
Cycling
4/10
Walking
4/10
Camping
3/10
Outdoor sports
4/10

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