Climate guide for Salento, Colombia

Salento in March

Weather, crowds & best time to visit

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March · Colombia

Best time to visit Salento in March Weather, crowds & prices

Weather in Salento in March

Average temperature 16°C, 188 mm of rain, about 14 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 87% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).

March score

6.4/10

Ranked #10 of 12 months

Full year for Salento
Avg temp
16°C
Rainfall
188 mm
Humidity
87%
Days with 6h+ sun
14
Crowd Density
Quiet / Uncrowded
Average Expenses
$ · Budget Friendly ($)

March in Salento scores 6.4/10 for nature and wildlife travel - ranked #10 of 12. Expect around 16°C, 188 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.

March in Salento — workable with trade-offs

March averages 16°C (61°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.

At 188 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 6.4/10 here, 10th 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.

Plan for low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.

Flexible dates? August scores 1.6 points higher here — enough to change the trip.

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Frequently asked

What is the weather like in Salento in March?
In March, Salento averages 16°C, 188 mm of rain, and about 14 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 6.4/10.
Is March a good time to visit Salento?
March earns a 6.4/10 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 March?
Expect about 188 mm of rain in March. Average humidity is 87% and there are about 14 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.

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