Start of the drier season · Weather & things to do
Salento in January
Salento sees its driest month, with just 3.4 in (87 mm) of rain, highs of 70°F (21°C) and lows of 55°F (13°C).
January opens the best stretch on our comfort score, at 81/100 (the top score of the year).
- Avg high
- 70°F (21°C)
- Avg low
- 55°F (13°C)
- Rain
- 3.4 in (87 mm)
- Humidity
- 86%
- Cloud cover
- 71%
- Daylight
- ~11 h 46 min
- Comfort score
- 81/100 · Great
What January feels like
Highs settle around 70°F (21°C), warm enough for short sleeves most of the day.
After dark, temperatures fall to about 55°F (13°C).
Showers are part of the month, adding up to about 3.4 in (87 mm).
Plan around January
January is one of Salento's best months on the climate data.
- First warm month: highs reach 70°F, up from 69°F in December.
- The drier spell starts: rain falls to 3.4 in (87 mm) after 5.7 in (146 mm) in December.
- Opens the best-scoring stretch on our comfort score: January & February and July & August.
- Comfort improves from 72/100 in December to 81/100.
- January sits inside the Dec – Mar window our Colombia: Coffee to Caribbean route recommends.
What to pack for January
- Light, breathable clotheshighs average 70°F
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaabout 3.4 in of rain
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Salento in January
January is good outdoor weather here, so these picks lean toward the open air.
Termales Santa Rosa de Cabal
Hot spring pools beneath a tall waterfall in the hills above Santa Rosa de Cabal.
Why now January scores 81/100 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 3.4 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.
Parque del Café
Coffee-themed park near Montenegro with a cable car, coffee museum and rides.
Filandia
Quieter coffee town with a wooden lookout tower and basket-weaving tradition.
Nearby in January
- Bogotá in January~103 mi · highs 67°F, 1.7 in rain · 2°C (3°F) cooler by day, drier
- Medellín in January~111 mi · highs 75°F, 5.3 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 January: quick answers
Is January a good time to visit Salento?
Yes. On the climate data it's one of the best months, scoring 81/100. Expect highs of 70°F (21°C) and 3.4 in (87 mm) of rain. January is inside the Dec – Mar window our Colombia: Coffee to Caribbean route recommends.
How hot is Salento in January?
Average highs are 70°F (21°C) and average lows 55°F (13°C), making it the 5th-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Salento in January?
Some: about 3.4 in (87 mm) of rain falls across January on average, the driest month of the year. The annual total is about 64.3 in (1632 mm).
What should I pack for Salento in January?
Bring light, breathable clothes (highs average 70°F), packable rain jacket or umbrella (about 3.4 in of rain) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
Routes in season in January
- Colombia: Coffee to Caribbean Dec – Mar
Planning Salento in January?
Share this January plan with your group, poll everyone on dates and keep the packing list in one place.