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Salento Climate by Month

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 day and 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, expect cooler temperatures, averaging 11°C during this month.

The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year

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

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.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Ibagué, Colombia (52 KM, 32 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Ibagué, Colombia (52 KM, 32 Miles).

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:
  • What is the temperature like year round in Salento?
    It has mild temperatures all year round ranging between 20°C and 21°C.
  • Which is the warmest month in Salento?
    January has an average maximum temperature of 21°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Salento?
    The coldest month is September with an average maximum temperature of 21°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Salento?
    June tops the wettest month list with 1016 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Salento?
    January is the driest month with 528 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Salento?
    August is the sunniest month with an average of 196 hours of sunshine.

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    Forecast for Salento

    Sun   Dec 15
    24°C | 16°C
    W 7 km/h
    9.2 mm
    broken clouds and thunder

    broken clouds and thunder

    Mon   Dec 16
    25°C | 17°C
    W 4 km/h
    5.9 mm
    broken clouds and thunder

    broken clouds and thunder

    Tue   Dec 17
    27°C | 16°C
    W 4 km/h
    2.2 mm
    broken clouds and thunder

    broken clouds and thunder