Salem weather in March
March is one of the least pleasant months in Salem: highs of 37°C (99°F) and about 18 mm (0.7 in) of rain on average. Nights average 21°C (71°F) and cloud cover 34% (NASA POWER, 2001–2025 averages). It is the 3rd driest month of the year and the 2nd warmest. Compared with February, it is warmer and wetter; April brings highs of 38°C (100°F) and 41 mm (1.6 in) of rain.
Is March a good time to visit Salem?
least pleasant month Weather score 66/100.
March is one of the least pleasant months for weather in Salem. For better conditions, consider Dec–Jan.
Does it rain a lot in Salem in March?
No, it is usually dry: about 18 mm (0.7 in) falls in an average March. It is the 3rd driest month of the year.
How warm is Salem in March?
Days average 37°C (99°F) and nights 21°C (71°F).
Salem weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Cloud | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°C (87°F) | 17°C (62°F) | 6 mm | 36% | best |
| February | 34°C (93°F) | 18°C (64°F) | 8 mm | 29% | fair |
| March | 37°C (99°F) | 21°C (71°F) | 18 mm | 34% | least pleasant |
| April | 38°C (100°F) | 25°C (76°F) | 41 mm | 48% | least pleasant |
| May | 36°C (96°F) | 24°C (76°F) | 83 mm | 63% | least pleasant |
| June | 34°C (93°F) | 23°C (73°F) | 46 mm | 77% | least pleasant |
| July | 33°C (92°F) | 23°C (73°F) | 64 mm | 82% | least pleasant |
| August | 33°C (92°F) | 22°C (72°F) | 86 mm | 81% | least pleasant |
| September | 32°C (90°F) | 22°C (71°F) | 112 mm | 76% | least pleasant |
| October | 31°C (87°F) | 22°C (71°F) | 161 mm | 72% | least pleasant |
| November | 29°C (83°F) | 20°C (67°F) | 133 mm | 66% | least pleasant |
| December | 29°C (84°F) | 17°C (63°F) | 46 mm | 54% | best |
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis). Page updated . How we rate months