September · Colombia
Best time to visit Salento in September Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Salento in September
Average temperature 16°C, 98 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).
September score
8.0/10
Ranked #2 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 16°C
- Rainfall
- 98 mm
- Humidity
- 84%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 20
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
September in Salento scores 8.0/10 for nature and wildlife travel - one of the top 12-month picks (#2). Expect around 16°C, 98 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.
September in Salento — reliably good (2nd best month)
September 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.
Rainfall runs 98 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 20 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 12 hours of daylight.
It scores 8/10 here, 2nd 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 packable rain layer, footwear you can get muddy.
Plan for peak pricing, with 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 September?
- In September, Salento averages 16°C, 98 mm of rain, and about 20 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 8.0/10.
- Is September a good time to visit Salento?
- September 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 September?
- Expect about 98 mm of rain in September. Average humidity is 84% and there are about 20 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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