Cool
Average highs are around 18°C, so pack for cooler days.
Weather Guide
Salem, Oregon, United States Average Monthly Weather
Weather score41Mixed annual avg
Best months: July, August, June
Across the year, average daytime temperatures are around 17°C, sunshine averages 6.5h per day, and rainfall totals about 1085mm.
Annual weather
Annual averages
Temp
17°C
Rain
1085mm
Annual total
Sun
6.5h
Weather score
41
Mixed avg
Seasonal climate calendar
Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 84mm, so some wet days are possible.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 5.1h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Map
Weather map
Compare Salem, Oregon, United States with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
October18°C average high
October is close to Salem's yearly temperature average, giving a typical read on daytime heat.
Warmest monthsJune to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
October84mm average rain
October sits near Salem's yearly rainfall average, so rain is a normal planning factor rather than an outlier.
Driest monthsApril to September
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
October5.1 hours average sun
October is below Salem's yearly sunshine average, so bright-day planning is less reliable than in peak months.
Brightest monthsMay to August
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Weather score
October33 weather score
October scores below Salem's yearly average, so the weather trade-offs are more noticeable.
Best weather monthsJune to August
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
