When to go · Salem
Salem in May
Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Apr–May (37–38 °C before the rains), Oct–Nov (heaviest rain).Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Apr–May (99–100 °F before the rains), Oct–Nov (heaviest rain).
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Temperature
- 37°C99°F / 25°C77°F
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 7
- Crowds
- Low
- India overall
- Prices
- Low
- India overall
Verdict
AvoidBest and avoid months for Salem
Listed as a month to avoid: Apr–May (37–38 °C before the rains), Oct–Nov (heaviest rain).Listed as a month to avoid: Apr–May (99–100 °F before the rains), Oct–Nov (heaviest rain).
Weather in May
- SalemHighs around 37 °C, lows around 25 °C, rain on about 7 daysHighs around 99 °F, lows around 77 °F, rain on about 7 days
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · India overall
- Low
- Prices · India overall
- Low
India overall: Hottest month on the plains; only the Himalaya and Ladakh (opening late May) work.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen