April · Colombia
Best time to visit Salento in April Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Salento in April
Average temperature 16°C, 246 mm of rain, about 15 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 88% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
April score
6.3/10
Ranked #11 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 16°C
- Rainfall
- 246 mm
- Humidity
- 88%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 15
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
April in Salento scores 6.3/10 for nature and wildlife travel - ranked #11 of 12. Expect around 16°C, 246 mm of rain, and roughly 15 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Salento is a painted town in Colombia's coffee country, gateway to the wax palms of Cocora.
April in Salento — workable with trade-offs
Temperatures hover around 16°C (60°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.
Expect monsoon-level rainfall at 246 mm: only about 15 days with 6+ hours of sunshine across the month, and stretches of heavy rain are normal.
That is 6.3/10 on the same scale — 11th of 12 months, versus 8/10 for the best month here.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella, footwear you can get muddy.
Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
If your dates are flexible, August is materially better in Salento — 1.7 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Salento in April?
- In April, Salento averages 16°C, 246 mm of rain, and about 15 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 6.3/10.
- Is April a good time to visit Salento?
- April earns a 6.3/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Salento in April?
- Expect about 246 mm of rain in April. Average humidity is 88% and there are about 15 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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