Climate of Salem, Tamil Nadu, India
Point-value climate at Salem (Tamil Nadu, India). Population approximately 873,000.
Located in Tamil Nadu, India, Salem has a consistently warm climate. Population approximately 873,000. Monthly average temperatures range from 24.6°C / 76.3°F in December to 30.9°C / 87.6°F in May, with rainfall varying from 8 mm / 0.3 in (January) to 196 mm / 7.7 in (October) — about 914 mm / 36 in across the year. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Salem's coordinates — often quite different from the surrounding region's area-weighted average.
Best sunny months: January, February, March, April.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25°C77°F | 8 mm0.3″ | Sunny & Hot, Sunny & Warm |
| February | 26.9°C80.4°F | 8 mm0.3″ | Sunny & Hot |
| March | 29.2°C84.6°F | 11 mm0.4″ | Sunny & Hot |
| April | 30.7°C87.3°F | 36 mm1.4″ | Sunny & Hot |
| May | 30.9°C87.6°F | 96 mm3.8″ | Tropical |
| June | 29.4°C84.9°F | 63 mm2.5″ | — |
| July | 28.2°C82.8°F | 91 mm3.6″ | Tropical |
| August | 28°C82.4°F | 116 mm4.6″ | Tropical |
| September | 27.9°C82.2°F | 142 mm5.6″ | Tropical |
| October | 27°C80.6°F | 196 mm7.7″ | Tropical |
| November | 25.6°C78.1°F | 103 mm4.1″ | Tropical |
| December | 24.6°C76.3°F | 44 mm1.7″ | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Salem?
The months with the sunniest, driest weather are January, February, March, April. Salem's warmest month is May at an average of 30.9°C / 87.6°F, and its driest month is January with about 8 mm / 0.3 in of rain.
What is the climate of Salem?
Salem, in Tamil Nadu, India, has monthly average temperatures ranging from 24.6°C / 76.3°F in December to 30.9°C / 87.6°F in May. Annual rainfall is approximately 914 mm / 36 in, with the wettest month being October (196 mm / 7.7 in) and the driest January (8 mm / 0.3 in).
What is the average temperature in Salem in May?
The average temperature in Salem in May is 30.9°C / 87.6°F, with rainfall of about 96 mm / 3.8 in — the warmest month of the year.
When is the driest month in Salem?
The driest month in Salem is January, with about 8 mm / 0.3 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is 25°C / 77°F.
When is the wettest month in Salem?
The wettest month in Salem is October, with approximately 196 mm / 7.7 in of average monthly rainfall.