When to go · Salem, Massachusetts
Salem, Massachusetts in August
Mixed month. Outside the best window (May–Jun, Sep). Across United States: Hot and busy; wildfire smoke in the West, hurricane peak begins in the Southeast.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Mixed
- Temperature
- 26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C) / 17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 9
- Crowds
- High
- United States overall
- Prices
- High
- United States overall
Verdict
Outside the best window (May–Jun, Sep). Across United States: Hot and busy; wildfire smoke in the West, hurricane peak begins in the Southeast.
Is another month better than August?
August is rated mixed. These months rate higher:
- SeptemberGreatInside Salem, Massachusetts's best window: May–Jun, Sep.
- MayGreatInside Salem, Massachusetts's best window: May–Jun, Sep.
- JuneGreatInside Salem, Massachusetts's best window: May–Jun, Sep.
- MarchGoodOutside the best window (May–Jun, Sep). Across United States: Spring break fills Florida beaches and parks; the desert parks come into season.
Weather in August
- Salem, MassachusettsHighs around 26 °C (79 °F), lows around 17 °C (63 °F), rain on about 9 daysHighs around 79 °F (26 °C), lows around 63 °F (17 °C), rain on about 9 days
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · United States overall
- High
- Prices · United States overall
- High
United States overall: Hot and busy; wildfire smoke in the West, hurricane peak begins in the Southeast.
High-price month: see what to book ahead.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Salem, Massachusetts, side by side.
Verdict
Aug: Mixed
May: Great (better)
Daytime high
Aug: 26 °C (79 °F)79 °F (26 °C)
May: 18 °C (64 °F)64 °F (18 °C)
Night low
Aug: 17 °C (63 °F)63 °F (17 °C)
May: 9 °C (48 °F)48 °F (9 °C)
Rain days
Aug: 9 (better)
May: 11
Crowds
Aug: High
May: Medium
Prices
Aug: High
May: Medium
Festivals listed
Aug: 0
May: 1
August: Outside the best window (May–Jun, Sep). Across United States: Hot and busy; wildfire smoke in the West, hurricane peak begins in the Southeast.
May: Inside Salem, Massachusetts's best window: May–Jun, Sep.
Salem, Massachusetts: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
Nothing unusual for the weather this month.