When to go · Salem, Massachusetts
Salem, Massachusetts in August
Mixed month. Outside the best window (May–Jun, Sep). Across United States: Hot and busy; wildfire smoke in the West, hurricane peak begins in the Southeast.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Mixed
- Temperature
- 26°C79°F / 17°C63°F
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 9
- Crowds
- High
- United States overall
- Prices
- High
- United States overall
Verdict
MixedUnited States month rating
Outside the best window (May–Jun, Sep). Across United States: Hot and busy; wildfire smoke in the West, hurricane peak begins in the Southeast.
Weather in August
- Salem, MassachusettsHighs around 26 °C, lows around 17 °C, rain on about 9 daysHighs around 79 °F, lows around 63 °F, rain on about 9 days
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · United States overall
- High
- Prices · United States overall
- High
United States overall: Hot and busy; wildfire smoke in the West, hurricane peak begins in the Southeast.
High-price month: see what to book ahead.
What to pack
Nothing unusual for the weather this month.