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Exploring Salem

The city of Salem has some interesting things to see and do. Popular attractions in and around Salem include:

• Richardson County Historical Society Museum
• Indian Cave State Park
• Sabetha Lake Park
• Frances Sewell Plamann History Center
• Brown County Historical Society Ag Museum and Windmill Lane
• Verdon State Recreation Area
• Pony Creek Lake

When is the Best Time to Explore Salem?

If you're curious when is the best time of year to travel to Salem, you may find this information about seasonal weather helpful when you are organising your getaway. The warmest months in Salem are typically July and August, whereas the coldest months are usually January and February. The months with the most rain are May and July, whereas January and February have the least.

Here's a rundown on how much rain you can expect and what the temperatures are going to be like:

• From January to March, the average daytime temperature is 12°C and at night it is -7°C. Seasonal average rainfall is 150 mm.
• If you visit between April and June, you can expect an average temp of 29°C during the day and 6°C at night. Average rainfall during this season is 400 mm.
• The daytime average temp from July to September is 31°C and the night-time average is 15°C. Average precipitation for this season is 335 mm.
• Between October and December, the average temp during the day is 19°C and -3°C at night. Seasonal average rain is 171 mm.
• Average annual rainfall in Salem is 1056 mm.