End of the wetter season · Weather & things to do
Salento in December
Little changes in Salento from November: highs stay near 69°F (21°C), lows near 56°F (13°C), and about 5.7 in (146 mm) of rain falls.
It scores 72/100 for comfort, 7th of 12, which makes it a solid shoulder-season month.
- Avg high
- 69°F (21°C)
- Avg low
- 56°F (13°C)
- Rain
- 5.7 in (146 mm)
- Humidity
- 88%
- Cloud cover
- 77%
- Daylight
- ~11 h 44 min
- Comfort score
- 72/100 · Good
What December feels like
Expect mild afternoons around 69°F (21°C), good for long walks.
Nights cool to an average low of 56°F (13°C).
Expect regular rain: about 5.7 in (146 mm) falls in the month.
Expect plenty of overcast days, with cloud cover near 77%.
Plan around December
December is shoulder season: good weather, a step below the best months (January & February and July & August).
- Inside the wettest three-month stretch, October – December.
- Comfort improves from 64/100 in November to 72/100.
- December sits inside the Dec – Mar window our Colombia: Coffee to Caribbean route recommends.
What to pack for December
- A warm layer for eveningslows near 56°F
- Rain jacket and waterproof shoesfrequent rain
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Salento in December
With conditions on your side, the picks below favor time outside.
Filandia
Quieter coffee town with a wooden lookout tower and basket-weaving tradition.
Why now December scores 72/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Finca El Ocaso
Working coffee farm near Salento offering tours from plant to cup with a tasting.
Los Amigos Tejo
Local hall where you throw metal pucks at gunpowder targets in tejo, Colombia's national sport.
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 69°F and 5.7 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Termales Santa Rosa de Cabal
Hot spring pools beneath a tall waterfall in the hills above Santa Rosa de Cabal.
Why now One to do outside while the weather is on your side.
Nearby in December
- Bogotá in December~103 mi · highs 65°F, 4.1 in rain · 2°C (4°F) cooler by day, drier
- Medellín in December~111 mi · highs 74°F, 6.8 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 December: quick answers
Is December a good time to visit Salento?
It's a good shoulder-season choice, scoring 72/100 against a best of 81 in January & February and July & August. Expect highs of 69°F (21°C) and 5.7 in (146 mm) of rain. December is inside the Dec – Mar window our Colombia: Coffee to Caribbean route recommends.
How hot is Salento in December?
Average highs are 69°F (21°C) and average lows 56°F (13°C), making it the 2nd-coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Salento in December?
Yes: about 5.7 in (146 mm) of rain falls across December on average, the 5th-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 64.3 in (1632 mm).
What should I pack for Salento in December?
Bring a warm layer for evenings (lows near 56°F), rain jacket and waterproof shoes (frequent rain) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
Routes in season in December
- Colombia: Coffee to Caribbean Dec – Mar
Planning Salento in December?
Bring the crew into one shared trip: vote on dates, build the day-by-day plan, split costs and share one packing list.