End of the drier season · Weather & things to do
Salento in February
Salento's warmest month brings highs averaging 71°F (21°C), lows of 56°F (13°C) and about 4.1 in (104 mm) of rain.
At 77/100 for comfort (2nd of 12), it's one of the best months to visit.
- Avg high
- 71°F (21°C)
- Avg low
- 56°F (13°C)
- Rain
- 4.1 in (104 mm)
- Humidity
- 86%
- Cloud cover
- 75%
- Daylight
- ~11 h 51 min
- Comfort score
- 77/100 · Great
What February feels like
Days are warm, averaging 71°F (21°C), easy weather for being outside from morning to evening.
Lows average 56°F (13°C).
Some rain is likely, about 4.1 in (104 mm) in the month, so pack for a shower or two.
Expect plenty of overcast days, with cloud cover near 75%.
Plan around February
February is one of Salento's best months on the climate data.
- Last of the best-scoring months: by March, the score drops to 70/100.
- Comfort slips from 81/100 in January to 77/100.
- February sits inside the Dec – Mar window our Colombia: Coffee to Caribbean route recommends.
What to pack for February
- Light, breathable clothes71°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 February
With conditions on your side, the picks below favor time outside.
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.
Finca El Ocaso
Working coffee farm near Salento offering tours from plant to cup with a tasting.
Termales Santa Rosa de Cabal
Hot spring pools beneath a tall waterfall in the hills above Santa Rosa de Cabal.
Why now February scores 77/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Helena Adentro
Filandia restaurant with modern Colombian dishes and cocktails using regional ingredients.
Nearby in February
- Bogotá in February~103 mi · highs 68°F, 2.8 in rain · 2°C (3°F) cooler by day, drier
- Medellín in February~111 mi · highs 76°F, 4.4 in rain · 3°C (5°F) warmer by day, about as wet
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 February: quick answers
Is February a good time to visit Salento?
Yes. On the climate data it's one of the best months, scoring 77/100. Expect highs of 71°F (21°C) and 4.1 in (104 mm) of rain. February is inside the Dec – Mar window our Colombia: Coffee to Caribbean route recommends.
How hot is Salento in February?
Average highs are 71°F (21°C) and average lows 56°F (13°C), making it the warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Salento in February?
Some: about 4.1 in (104 mm) of rain falls across February on average, the 4th-driest month of the year. The annual total is about 64.3 in (1632 mm).
What should I pack for Salento in February?
Bring light, breathable clothes (71°F afternoons), packable rain jacket or umbrella (a shower or two is likely) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
Routes in season in February
- Colombia: Coffee to Caribbean Dec – Mar
Planning Salento in February?
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