August · Colombia
Best time to visit Salento in August Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Salento in August
Average temperature 15°C, 97 mm of rain, about 20 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 84% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
August score
8.0/10
Ranked #1 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 15°C
- Rainfall
- 97 mm
- Humidity
- 84%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 20
- Crowd Density
- Peak Tourist Rush
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
August in Salento scores 8.0/10 for nature and wildlife travel - the single best month of the year. Expect around 15°C, 97 mm of rain, and roughly 20 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.
August: the best month of the year in Salento
August averages 15°C (59°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.
Rainfall runs 97 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 20 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 12.2 hours of daylight.
On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Salento at 8/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a packable rain layer, footwear you can get muddy.
Plan for peak pricing, with this is one of the busiest months here. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Salento in August?
- In August, Salento averages 15°C, 97 mm of rain, and about 20 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 8.0/10.
- Is August a good time to visit Salento?
- August earns a 8.0/10 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 August?
- Expect about 97 mm of rain in August. Average humidity is 84% and there are about 20 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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