December · Colombia
Best time to visit Salento in December Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Salento in December
Average temperature 16°C, 133 mm of rain, about 14 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 89% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
December score
6.6/10
Ranked #8 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 16°C
- Rainfall
- 133 mm
- Humidity
- 89%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 14
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
December in Salento scores 6.6/10 for nature and wildlife travel - ranked #8 of 12. Expect around 16°C, 133 mm of rain, and roughly 14 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.
December in Salento: mixed conditions, plan around the weather
December averages 16°C (60°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.
At 133 mm this is a genuinely wet month: about 14 days with 6+ hours of sunshine in total, and outdoor plans need an indoor fallback.
It scores 6.6/10 here, 8th of 12 months, against 8/10 in the destination's best month.
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.
Figure on mid-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Salento in December?
- In December, Salento averages 16°C, 133 mm of rain, and about 14 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 6.6/10.
- Is December a good time to visit Salento?
- December earns a 6.6/10 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 December?
- Expect about 133 mm of rain in December. Average humidity is 89% and there are about 14 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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