January · Colombia
Best time to visit Salento in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Salento in January
Average temperature 15°C, 115 mm of rain, about 19 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 86% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
January score
7.5/10
Ranked #3 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 15°C
- Rainfall
- 115 mm
- Humidity
- 86%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 19
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
January in Salento scores 7.5/10 for nature and wildlife travel - one of the top 12-month picks (#3). Expect around 15°C, 115 mm of rain, and roughly 19 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.
January in Salento: strong conditions, 3rd of 12
Temperatures hover around 15°C (60°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.
115 mm of rain signals a properly wet month, with only about 19 days with 6+ hours of sunshine to count on — build indoor options into the schedule.
That is 7.5/10 on the same scale — 3rd 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.
Budget for peak pricing, and crowds are moderate. 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 January?
- In January, Salento averages 15°C, 115 mm of rain, and about 19 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 7.5/10.
- Is January a good time to visit Salento?
- January earns a 7.5/10 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 January?
- Expect about 115 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 86% and there are about 19 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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