Middle of the wetter season · Weather & things to do
Salento in November
This is the coldest month in Salento: highs average 69°F (20°C) and lows 56°F (13°C), with about 7.5 in (191 mm) of rain.
Its comfort score of 64/100 is still Good, though it ranks 10th of 12 here.
- Avg high
- 69°F (20°C)
- Avg low
- 56°F (13°C)
- Rain
- 7.5 in (191 mm)
- Humidity
- 89%
- Cloud cover
- 84%
- Daylight
- ~11 h 47 min
- Comfort score
- 64/100 · Good
What November feels like
Highs near 69°F (20°C) make for comfortable sightseeing weather.
Lows average 56°F (13°C).
Rain is a real factor, with about 7.5 in (191 mm) across the month.
Skies are often grey, with average cloud cover around 84%.
Plan around November
November is one of the lower-scoring months here; the best are January & February and July & August.
- Inside the wettest three-month stretch, October – December.
- Comfort holds steady from October (63 → 64/100).
- Our Colombia: Coffee to Caribbean route recommends Dec – Mar, so November falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for November
- A warm layer for eveningsnights drop to 56°F
- Rain jacket and waterproof shoes7.5 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 November
Wet days call for a roof: these picks favor sit-down and indoor stops, plus a few for drier spells.
Brunch de Salento
Long-running traveler cafe known for big breakfasts and peanut butter brownies.
Why now A sit-down stop to wait out showers in a month with 7.5 in of rain.
Café Jesús Martín
Specialty coffee house run by a local grower family, with tastings and roastery tours.
Why now Easy to slot in when November's rain moves in.
Helena Adentro
Filandia restaurant with modern Colombian dishes and cocktails using regional ingredients.
Why now Keeps part of the day dry on wetter November days.
Valle de Cocora
Cloud-forest valley of towering Quindío wax palms, Colombia's national tree, with a loop trail.
Parque del Café
Coffee-themed park near Montenegro with a cable car, coffee museum and rides.
Nearby in November
- Bogotá in November~103 mi · highs 64°F, 6.5 in rain · 3°C (5°F) cooler by day, drier
- Medellín in November~111 mi · highs 73°F, 8.7 in rain · 2°C (4°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 November: quick answers
Is November a good time to visit Salento?
It's one of the tougher months here, scoring 64/100, held back mainly by cloud cover. The best months are January & February and July & August. Expect highs of 69°F (20°C) and 7.5 in (191 mm) of rain. Our Colombia: Coffee to Caribbean route recommends Dec – Mar, so November is outside its suggested window.
How hot is Salento in November?
Average highs are 69°F (20°C) and average lows 56°F (13°C), making it the coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Salento in November?
Yes: about 7.5 in (191 mm) of rain falls across November on average, the 3rd-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 64.3 in (1632 mm).
What should I pack for Salento in November?
Bring a warm layer for evenings (nights drop to 56°F), rain jacket and waterproof shoes (7.5 in of rain on average) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
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