Weather in Salem, Tamil Nadu, India in May
In an average May, Salem sees a daily high around 37°C and a low around 25°C, based on 1981–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 37°C |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 33°C to 41°C |
| Average low | 25°C |
| Typical low range | 23°C to 27°C |
| Average daily precipitation | 3 mm |
May records
The most extreme May on record for each metric, across 1981–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total May accumulation.
High
Highest
43°C
2024-05-01
Lowest
27°C
2004-05-04
Low
Highest
30°C
2024-05-02
Lowest
20°C
2015-05-28
Feels-like
Highest
65°C
1998-05-20
Lowest
31°C
2004-05-03
Humidity
Highest
23.6 g/m³
2024-05-23
Lowest
12.3 g/m³
1987-05-07
Wind
Highest
37 km/h
2002-05-19
Lowest
6 km/h
2025-05-02
Precip
Wettest
238 mm
2004
Driest
1 mm
1991
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