WinterOff season ~47°F highs
February is off season (quieter, and often cheaper) to visit Salem, with average highs around 47°F. Museums and indoor sights come into their own, with fewer crowds outside.
What's famous here, weighted toward what shines in February.
Expect busier roads and pricier stays around these dates. See long weekends.
February is off season (quieter, and often cheaper) to visit Salem, with average highs around 47°F. Museums and indoor sights come into their own, with fewer crowds outside.
Average daytime highs are around 47°F, compared with 85°F in the warmest month. Check the forecast a week out; our planner favors indoor stops on rainy days.
Top picks for February: Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum, Hallie Ford Art Museum, Tillamook Air Museum (Temporarily Closed), Willamette Heritage Center, A. C. Gilbert's Discovery Village.
As of February 2026, the Tillamook Air Museum is closed temporarily to assess wind-related damage.