When to go · West Salem
West Salem in January
Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Jan–Feb (cold, ice, most outdoor draws closed or dormant).
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Temperature
- 2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C) / −7°C (19°F)19°F (−7°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 12
- Crowds
- Low
- United States overall
- Prices
- Low
- United States overall
Verdict
Listed as a month to avoid: Jan–Feb (cold, ice, most outdoor draws closed or dormant).
Is another month better than January?
January is rated avoid. These months rate higher:
- MayGreatInside West Salem's best window: May–Oct for the dragway and the preserve; late Sep–Oct for fall colour.
- JuneGreatInside West Salem's best window: May–Oct for the dragway and the preserve; late Sep–Oct for fall colour.
- JulyGreatInside West Salem's best window: May–Oct for the dragway and the preserve; late Sep–Oct for fall colour.
- AugustGreatInside West Salem's best window: May–Oct for the dragway and the preserve; late Sep–Oct for fall colour.
Weather in January
- West SalemHighs around 2 °C (36 °F), lows around -7 °C (19 °F), rain on about 12 daysHighs around 36 °F (2 °C), lows around 19 °F (-7 °C), rain on about 12 days
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · United States overall
- Low
- Prices · United States overall
- Low
United States overall: Cold and snowy north and in the mountains; Florida, Hawaii and the desert Southwest are the picks.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in West Salem, side by side.
Verdict
Jan: Avoid
May: Great (better)
Daytime high
Jan: 2 °C (36 °F)36 °F (2 °C)
May: 22 °C (72 °F)72 °F (22 °C)
Night low
Jan: -7 °C (19 °F)19 °F (-7 °C)
May: 10 °C (50 °F)50 °F (10 °C)
Rain days
Jan: 12
May: 12
Crowds
Jan: Low
May: Medium
Prices
Jan: Low
May: Medium
Festivals listed
Jan: 0
May: 1
January: Listed as a month to avoid: Jan–Feb (cold, ice, most outdoor draws closed or dormant).
May: Inside West Salem's best window: May–Oct for the dragway and the preserve; late Sep–Oct for fall colour.
West Salem: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings
- A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast