Climate normals · 1970–2000
Salem Climate
Salem is a city in India (25) with a population of about 917,414. Its average annual temperature is 27.9°C (82°F), with roughly 898 mm of rain per year.
27.9°C
Avg Temp
898
Precip (mm/yr)
May
Hottest Month
Dec
Coldest Month
Salem Climate
Salem has an average annual temperature of 27.9°C (82°F) and receives about 898 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is May and the coldest is December. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
27.9°C
Avg Temp
898
Precip (mm/yr)
May
Hottest Month
Dec
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 25° / 78° | 8 mm |
| February | 27° / 81° | 9 mm |
| March | 29° / 85° | 12 mm |
| April | 31° / 88° | 40 mm |
| May | 31° / 88° | 97 mm |
| June | 29° / 85° | 60 mm |
| July | 28° / 83° | 89 mm |
| August | 28° / 83° | 114 mm |
| September | 28° / 82° | 135 mm |
| October | 27° / 81° | 192 mm |
| November | 26° / 78° | 100 mm |
| December | 25° / 77° | 42 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Salem
The most comfortable months to visit Salem are typically January, December and February, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is May (around 37°C high). The coldest is December (near 20°C low). October is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit Salem are typically January, December and February, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
Salem, India has an average annual temperature of 27.9°C and about 898 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is May and the coldest is December.
In May, the hottest month, daily highs in Salem average about 37°C (98°F).
Monthly climate normals (1970–2000) sampled from WorldClim 2.1 at ~9 km resolution. Humidity derived from vapor pressure. City coordinates and population from GeoNames.