Climate Insights for Salisbury

The climate in Salisbury is cool. The average annual temperature is 6°C and approximately 1125mm of precipitation falls per year. Salisbury receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Salisbury is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, June. The coldest months are February, January, December, when temperatures can drop to -12°C. Salisbury experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Salisbury has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 37°C from the coldest to warmest months. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 25°C and the mean temperature sits around 19°C. The coldest month is February, when overnight lows fall to -12°C and the daily average is -6°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 10°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between March and April, with a 6°C shift in average temperatures.

Salisbury is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1125mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 94mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 113mm of rainfall. November and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is May, with just 76mm. That's 37mm less than January, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Salisbury receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 209cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is February, with approximately 49cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Salisbury is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 18km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is March, averaging 20km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 16km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 4km/h between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 20km/h in winter, 19km/h in spring, 16km/h in summer, 18km/h in autumn.

It is currently spring in Salisbury, which began on March 20, 2026. Salisbury is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in July at around 25°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in February near -12°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 88 days from now.

The best time to visit Salisbury is during June, July and August, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 18°C with modest rainfall averaging 90mm per month. By contrast, February can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -12°C. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely — pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Salisbury based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.