When to go · Selma
Selma, month by month
The best months for Selma: Mar, Apr, May, Sep, Oct, Nov. Months to avoid: Jul, Aug.
Month by month
- JanuaryMixedOutside the best window (Mar–May, Sep–Nov). Across United States: Cold and snowy north and in the mountains; Florida, Hawaii and the desert Southwest are the picks.13 °C (55 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 8 rain days55 °F (13 °C) / 36 °F (2 °C), 8 rain daysCrowds: Low
- FebruaryMixedOutside the best window (Mar–May, Sep–Nov). Across United States: Still winter north; ski season in the Rockies; Presidents' Day weekend busy. Mardi Gras in New Orleans (date varies).15 °C (59 °F) / 3 °C (37 °F), 7 rain days59 °F (15 °C) / 37 °F (3 °C), 7 rain daysCrowds: Low · 1 festival or holiday
- MarchGreatInside Selma's best window: Mar–May, Sep–Nov.20 °C (68 °F) / 5 °C (41 °F), 6 rain days68 °F (20 °C) / 41 °F (5 °C), 6 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 2 festivals or holidays
- AprilGreatInside Selma's best window: Mar–May, Sep–Nov.25 °C (77 °F) / 9 °C (48 °F), 5 rain days77 °F (25 °C) / 48 °F (9 °C), 5 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- MayGreatInside Selma's best window: Mar–May, Sep–Nov.30 °C (86 °F) / 13 °C (55 °F), 5 rain days86 °F (30 °C) / 55 °F (13 °C), 5 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- JuneGoodOutside the best window (Mar–May, Sep–Nov). Across United States: Rockies and northern parks open; desert heat builds; hurricane season starts. Book parks months ahead.34 °C (93 °F) / 18 °C (64 °F), 4 rain days93 °F (34 °C) / 64 °F (18 °C), 4 rain daysCrowds: High
- JulyAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (hot, occasional thunderstorms).36 °C (97 °F) / 21 °C (70 °F), 5 rain days97 °F (36 °C) / 70 °F (21 °C), 5 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
- AugustAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (hot, occasional thunderstorms).35 °C (95 °F) / 21 °C (70 °F), 5 rain days95 °F (35 °C) / 70 °F (21 °C), 5 rain daysCrowds: High
- SeptemberGreatInside Selma's best window: Mar–May, Sep–Nov.31 °C (88 °F) / 17 °C (63 °F), 5 rain days88 °F (31 °C) / 63 °F (17 °C), 5 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- OctoberGreatInside Selma's best window: Mar–May, Sep–Nov.25 °C (77 °F) / 11 °C (52 °F), 6 rain days77 °F (25 °C) / 52 °F (11 °C), 6 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- NovemberGreatInside Selma's best window: Mar–May, Sep–Nov.18 °C (64 °F) / 6 °C (43 °F), 7 rain days64 °F (18 °C) / 43 °F (6 °C), 7 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- DecemberMixedOutside the best window (Mar–May, Sep–Nov). Across United States: Holiday lights in New York, ski season opens; flights and hotels peak around Christmas and New Year.13 °C (55 °F) / 3 °C (37 °F), 8 rain days55 °F (13 °C) / 37 °F (3 °C), 8 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Selma, side by side.
Verdict
Mar: Great
Apr: Great
Daytime high
Mar: 20 °C (68 °F)68 °F (20 °C)
Apr: 25 °C (77 °F)77 °F (25 °C)
Night low
Mar: 5 °C (41 °F)41 °F (5 °C)
Apr: 9 °C (48 °F)48 °F (9 °C)
Rain days
Mar: 6
Apr: 5 (better)
Crowds
Mar: Medium
Apr: Medium
Prices
Mar: Medium
Apr: Medium
Festivals listed
Mar: 2
Apr: 1
March: Inside Selma's best window: Mar–May, Sep–Nov.
April: Inside Selma's best window: Mar–May, Sep–Nov.
Selma: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.