ColombiaThe climate of Salento
The current climate in Salento features temperatures ranging from a high of 31°C to a low of 29°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 30°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 18°C and in the warmer months around 19°C.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average monthly maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and average monthly rainfall (in millimeters) for Salento, Colombia.
Temperature records
The highest temperature recorded in Salento in recent years was 39°C in April 2019. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 17°C in July 2020.
Rainfall amount
On average, Salento receives 4614 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation annually.
The hurricane season in Salento runs from June to November.
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Best time to visit Salento?
The best time to visit Salento for mild to warm weather is April, June up to August and December. You might get some rain, but the temperatures are just right to explore Salento.
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Climate Table of Salento
The climate table of Salento shows the average temperatures, rainfall, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
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| Temp. max (°C) | 30 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 881 | 434 | 773 | 262 | 294 | 135 | 116 | 128 | 466 | 519 | 349 | 257 |
| UV Index | 7 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
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Temperature charts
These charts display the average temperatures in Salento, Colombia. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Average Temperature per Month in Salento
Yearly Temperature in Salento
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in Salento, Colombia. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail. The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Average Precipitation per Month in Salento
Total Yearly Precipitation in Salento
UV index chart
This chart shows the average UV index per month in Salento, Colombia. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Average UV Index per Month in Salento
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Average weather in Salento by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Salento. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.