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Finding Salem Hotels

Salem is a good place to explore, but if it's hard to find accommodation and you find yourself searching for some other options, this town nearby might have what you're looking for.

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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:

• African Pride Pumba Private Game Reserve
• Settlers Garden 1820
• Rhodes University
• Lalibela Game Reserve
• Kenton on Sea Beach
• 1820 Settlers National Monument
• South African Institute for Aquatic Biodiversity

When is the Best Time to Explore Salem?

If you're curious when is the best time of year to travel to Salem, you might find this info about seasonal weather helpful when you are organising your getaway. The warmest months in Salem are typically January and February, whereas the coldest months are usually July and August. The months with the most rain are October and February, whereas August and May 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 26°C and at night it is 19°C. Seasonal average rainfall is 130 mm.
• If you visit between April and June, you can expect an average temp of 24°C during the day and 13°C at night. Average rainfall during this season is 103 mm.
• The daytime average temp from July to September is 21°C and the night-time average is 13°C. Average precipitation for this season is 103 mm.
• Between October and December, the average temp during the day is 24°C and 16°C at night. Seasonal average rain is 147 mm.
• The annual rainfall average in Salem is 483 mm.