Salento weather in May (Quindio, Colombia)

Planning a trip to Salento in May? Wondering if it's the right time to visit? Browse this page for a comprehensive overview of the weather conditions for that month.

In May, Salento generally has pleasant temperatures and heavy rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 21°C, while nights can cool down to about 12°C.

Salento in May falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 940 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 23 days of rain.

The city usually sees around 159 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, May may not be the ideal month to visit Salento. June and July typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, May, August, September, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Salento climate page with graphs.

 

Salento, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 12°C  

Max Temperature 21°C  

Chance of Rain 75%  

Precipitation 940 mm  

Rainy days 23 days  

Humidity 81% *  

Sunshine 159 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

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

Where to go in Colombia in May

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Salento in May?

For visitors traveling to Salento, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in May.

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