Salento Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
Salento has a steady pleasant climate throughout the year.
It also experiences much rainfall throughout the year.
Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a full picture.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
The climate in Salento remains fairly constant, offering pleasant temperatures throughout the year. Average daytime temperatures reach a pleasant 21°C in January. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a pleasant 21°C.
At night, you can expect cooler temperatures, with averages dropping to around 11°C during this month. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Salento is known for its substantial rainfall, with annual precipitation reaching 9829 mm. Salento experiences moderate seasonal variation in rainfall, with monthly averages ranging from 1016 mm in June, the wettest month, and 528 mm in January, the driest month.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
Salento experiences moderate variation in sunshine hours across the seasons. With 6.5 hours daily sunshine in August, it dips to 4.6 hours in April, offering a balanced mix of sunny and overcast days. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Salento.
The city experiences its highest humidity in November, reaching 82%. In August, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 66%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
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The best time of year to visit Salento in Colombia
Salento has moderate temperatures year round ranging between 20°C and 21°C. The average rainfall figures in Salento are quite high. Throughout the year, you have a chance of prolonged precipitation. So no matter what time of year you go, you will always have to deal with a high number of rainy days. This makes it more challenging to point out the best time of year to visit. If we needed to pick one month we would choose August which is the sunniest month of the year.Other facts from our historical weather data:
It has mild temperatures all year round ranging between 20°C and 21°C.
January has an average maximum temperature of 21°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is September with an average maximum temperature of 21°C.
June tops the wettest month list with 1016 mm of rainfall.
January is the driest month with 528 mm of precipitation.
August is the sunniest month with an average of 196 hours of sunshine.
No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.
