Best time to visit Salem, SC

A month-by-month travel weather guide based on NOAA 30-year climate normals.

Salem is challenging for travel year-round — too hot, too cold, or too wet in every month. The cards below show what to expect.

January Wet
High
48.3°F
Low
25.6°F
Precip
8.08 in

Frequent rain. Bring waterproof gear; outdoor plans need flexibility.

Daylight ≈ 9h 54m

February Wet
High
51.6°F
Low
27.7°F
Precip
6.24 in

Frequent rain. Bring waterproof gear; outdoor plans need flexibility.

Daylight ≈ 10h 44m

March Wet
High
57.7°F
Low
32.2°F
Precip
7.30 in

Frequent rain. Bring waterproof gear; outdoor plans need flexibility.

Daylight ≈ 11h 47m

April Wet
High
66.2°F
Low
39.1°F
Precip
6.66 in

Frequent rain. Bring waterproof gear; outdoor plans need flexibility.

Daylight ≈ 12h 53m

May Wet
High
71.9°F
Low
47.4°F
Precip
6.55 in

Frequent rain. Bring waterproof gear; outdoor plans need flexibility.

Daylight ≈ 13h 50m

June Wet
High
77.8°F
Low
55.5°F
Precip
7.78 in

Frequent rain. Bring waterproof gear; outdoor plans need flexibility.

Daylight ≈ 14h 18m

July Wet
High
80.4°F
Low
59.3°F
Precip
7.09 in

Frequent rain. Bring waterproof gear; outdoor plans need flexibility.

Daylight ≈ 14h 8m

August Wet
High
79.8°F
Low
58.8°F
Precip
8.87 in

Frequent rain. Bring waterproof gear; outdoor plans need flexibility.

Daylight ≈ 13h 19m

September Wet
High
74.8°F
Low
52.6°F
Precip
7.64 in

Frequent rain. Bring waterproof gear; outdoor plans need flexibility.

Daylight ≈ 12h 12m

October Wet
High
66.9°F
Low
41.1°F
Precip
6.40 in

Frequent rain. Bring waterproof gear; outdoor plans need flexibility.

Daylight ≈ 11h 6m

November Wet
High
58.7°F
Low
32.2°F
Precip
7.05 in

Frequent rain. Bring waterproof gear; outdoor plans need flexibility.

Daylight ≈ 10h 8m

December Wet
High
50.3°F
Low
27.8°F
Precip
7.68 in

Frequent rain. Bring waterproof gear; outdoor plans need flexibility.

Daylight ≈ 9h 40m

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