Middle of the drier season · Weather & things to do
Salento in August
Little changes in Salento from July: highs stay near 70°F (21°C), lows near 54°F (12°C), and about 3.6 in (91 mm) of rain falls.
At 77/100 for comfort (4th of 12), it's one of the best months to visit.
- Avg high
- 70°F (21°C)
- Avg low
- 54°F (12°C)
- Rain
- 3.6 in (91 mm)
- Humidity
- 83%
- Cloud cover
- 82%
- Daylight
- ~12 h 09 min
- Comfort score
- 77/100 · Great
What August feels like
Days are warm, averaging 70°F (21°C), easy weather for being outside from morning to evening.
Lows average 54°F (12°C).
Some rain is likely, about 3.6 in (91 mm) in the month, so pack for a shower or two.
Expect plenty of overcast days, with cloud cover near 82%.
Plan around August
August is one of Salento's best months on the climate data.
- First warm month: highs reach 70°F, up from 69°F in July.
- Last of the best-scoring months: by September, the score drops to 74/100.
- Comfort holds steady from July (77 → 77/100).
- Our Colombia: Coffee to Caribbean route recommends Dec – Mar, so August falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for August
- Light, breathable clothes70°F afternoons
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaa shower or two is likely
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Salento in August
With conditions on your side, the picks below favor time outside.
Termales Santa Rosa de Cabal
Hot spring pools beneath a tall waterfall in the hills above Santa Rosa de Cabal.
Why now August scores 77/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Calle Real & Mirador de Salento
Main street of painted balconies and craft shops ending in steps up to a valley lookout.
Why now Highs near 70°F and 3.6 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Valle de Cocora
Cloud-forest valley of towering Quindío wax palms, Colombia's national tree, with a loop trail.
Why now One to do outside while the weather is on your side.
Los Amigos Tejo
Local hall where you throw metal pucks at gunpowder targets in tejo, Colombia's national sport.
Brunch de Salento
Long-running traveler cafe known for big breakfasts and peanut butter brownies.
Nearby in August
- Bogotá in August~103 mi · highs 66°F, 4.3 in rain · 2°C (4°F) cooler by day, wetter
- Medellín in August~111 mi · highs 75°F, 8.1 in rain · 3°C (5°F) warmer by day, wetter
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid, temperatures adjusted from the grid cell's ~2,267 m to Salento's ~1,993 m elevation (standard lapse rate). Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Salento in August: quick answers
Is August a good time to visit Salento?
Yes. On the climate data it's one of the best months, scoring 77/100. Expect highs of 70°F (21°C) and 3.6 in (91 mm) of rain. Our Colombia: Coffee to Caribbean route recommends Dec – Mar, so August is outside its suggested window.
How hot is Salento in August?
Average highs are 70°F (21°C) and average lows 54°F (12°C), making it the 4th-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Salento in August?
Some: about 3.6 in (91 mm) of rain falls across August on average, the 3rd-driest month of the year. The annual total is about 64.3 in (1632 mm).
What should I pack for Salento in August?
Bring light, breathable clothes (70°F afternoons), packable rain jacket or umbrella (a shower or two is likely) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
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