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

Interested in knowing the climate of Salem in May? Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.

Temperatures

The weather in Salem is usually perfect in May, featuring pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. The daytime often sees temperatures reaching 20°C, but nighttime brings a cool-down to 8°C.

Precipitation

Salem in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 55 mm for the month. Historically, approximately 12 days this month are expected to have rain.

Average sunshine

With around 282 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, May is a great time to visit. May, June, July, August and September generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, March, November 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 May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 8°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 20°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 41%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 55 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 12 days  
SunshineSunshine 282 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

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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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
10/10
Walking
10/10
Camping
4/10
Outdoor sports
10/10

Interested in more climate information?

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