Salento Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

The climate in Salento remains fairly constant, offering pleasant temperatures throughout the year. Average daytime temperatures reach a pleasant 21°C (70°F) in January. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a pleasant 21°C (70°F).

At night, temperatures range from around 12°C (54°F) in January to 11°C (52°F) in January.

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Temperature ranges by month

Salento is known for its substantial rainfall, with annual precipitation reaching 9829 mm (387 in). Salento experiences moderate seasonal variation in rainfall, with monthly averages ranging from 1016 mm (40 in) in June, the wettest month, and 528 mm (21 in) in January, the driest month. For more details, please visit our Salento Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow

The average number of days each month with precipitation

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.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

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