Selma City

City in Alabama known for its role in the civil rights movement

Civil rights pilgrims come to Selma for the Edmund Pettus Bridge, the National Voting Rights Museum and downtown churches. Tours, annual commemorations and simple Southern diners frame visits that focus on history, memory and quiet riverfront views.

At a GlanceKey facts, why go and what's on now

Selma at a Glance#

Local Time

8:11 PM

GMT-7

Population

24,414

Costs: $60-140 per day (USD) - affordable lodging and food; car rental raises costs.

Safety: Higher-than-average crime; be cautious - avoid high-crime neighborhoods at night; downtown tourist areas are generally safe during daytime.

Best Time: March-May and September-November - mild weather, lower humidity; March hosts Bridge Crossing Jubilee events.

The Edmund Pettus Bridge is named for a Confederate general and former Ku Klux Klan leader and was the site of 1965’s ‘Bloody Sunday.’

Why Visit Selma?#

Civil rights history is the primary reason most travelers come, with sites that recount the 1960s marches and voting-rights struggles. The Edmund Pettus Bridge and the National Voting Rights Museum anchor a solemn, educational visit, and annual commemorations and guided walks bring the history to life. Combined with reflective riverside views, the town offers a focused, meaningful experience for anyone interested in American history and social justice.

Climate

Selma's climate is classified as Hot Semi-Arid - Hot Semi-Arid climate with hot summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in December). Temperatures range from 2°C to 36°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall with a pronounced dry season.

Air Quality: AQI 51 Moderate

Best Time to Visit

JuneJulyAugust

Temperature & Rainfall

Temperature Range

47°

Warmest Month

-4°

Coldest Month

Monthly Conditions

Month	Comfort	Temp	Feels	Rain	Sky	Humidity	Wind	UV	Daylight
January	Acceptable	3° - 12°	6°	52 mm	partly cloudy	61%	2.1 m/s	0.4 low	9.8h
February	Very Good	5° - 17°	11°	50 mm	partly cloudy	64%	2.4 m/s	0.7 moderate	10.7h
March	Very Good	7° - 20°	13°	51 mm	some cloud	63%	2.9 m/s	1.2 high	11.8h
April	Ideal	8° - 24°	16°	21 mm	mostly sunny	58%	3.3 m/s	1.7 very high	13.0h
May	Ideal	12° - 29°	20°	8 mm	mostly sunny	46%	3.7 m/s	2.1 extreme	14.0h
June	Ideal	15° - 33°	24°	3 mm	clear	31%	3.6 m/s	2.5 extreme	14.5h
July	Ideal	18° - 36°	27°	0 mm	clear	24%	3.3 m/s	2.6 extreme	14.2h
August	Ideal	17° - 36°	27°	0 mm	clear	25%	3.1 m/s	2.2 extreme	13.4h
September	Ideal	15° - 32°	23°	7 mm	clear	28%	2.8 m/s	1.7 very high	12.3h
October	Ideal	10° - 26°	18°	14 mm	mostly sunny	37%	2.4 m/s	1.0 high	11.1h
November	Very Good	5° - 18°	11°	30 mm	some cloud	49%	2.2 m/s	0.6 moderate	10.1h
December	Good	2° - 12°	6°	35 mm	partly cloudy	59%	2.0 m/s	0.3 low	9.6h