Start of the wetter season · Weather & things to do
Salento in March
Little changes in Salento from February: highs stay near 70°F (21°C), lows near 56°F (14°C), and about 5.7 in (145 mm) of rain falls.
It scores 70/100 for comfort, 8th of 12, which makes it a solid shoulder-season month.
- Avg high
- 70°F (21°C)
- Avg low
- 56°F (14°C)
- Rain
- 5.7 in (145 mm)
- Humidity
- 87%
- Cloud cover
- 84%
- Daylight
- ~11 h 58 min
- Comfort score
- 70/100 · Good
What March feels like
Highs settle around 70°F (21°C), warm enough for short sleeves.
Nights cool to an average low of 56°F (14°C).
Rain is a real factor, with about 5.7 in (145 mm) across the month.
Skies are often grey, with average cloud cover around 84%.
Plan around March
March is shoulder season: good weather, a step below the best months (January & February and July & August).
- Comfort slips from 77/100 in February to 70/100.
- March sits inside the Dec – Mar window our Colombia: Coffee to Caribbean route recommends.
What to pack for March
- Light, breathable clotheshighs average 70°F
- Rain jacket and waterproof shoes5.7 in of rain on average
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Salento in March
March is good outdoor weather here, so these picks lean toward the open air.
Calle Real & Mirador de Salento
Main street of painted balconies and craft shops ending in steps up to a valley lookout.
Why now March scores 70/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Valle de Cocora
Cloud-forest valley of towering Quindío wax palms, Colombia's national tree, with a loop trail.
Why now Highs near 70°F and 5.7 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Parque del Café
Coffee-themed park near Montenegro with a cable car, coffee museum and rides.
Why now One to do outside while the weather is on your side.
Filandia
Quieter coffee town with a wooden lookout tower and basket-weaving tradition.
Café Jesús Martín
Specialty coffee house run by a local grower family, with tastings and roastery tours.
Nearby in March
- Bogotá in March~103 mi · highs 67°F, 5.2 in rain · 2°C (4°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Medellín in March~111 mi · highs 76°F, 6.1 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 March: quick answers
Is March a good time to visit Salento?
It's a good shoulder-season choice, scoring 70/100 against a best of 81 in January & February and July & August. Expect highs of 70°F (21°C) and 5.7 in (145 mm) of rain. March is inside the Dec – Mar window our Colombia: Coffee to Caribbean route recommends.
How hot is Salento in March?
Average highs are 70°F (21°C) and average lows 56°F (14°C), making it the 3rd-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Salento in March?
Yes: about 5.7 in (145 mm) of rain falls across March on average, the 6th-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 64.3 in (1632 mm).
What should I pack for Salento in March?
Bring light, breathable clothes (highs average 70°F), rain jacket and waterproof shoes (5.7 in of rain on average) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
Routes in season in March
- Colombia: Coffee to Caribbean Dec – Mar
Planning Salento in March?
Bring the crew into one shared trip: vote on dates, build the day-by-day plan, split costs and share one packing list.