Best time to visit Salento
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Visit a coffee farm and the Cocora Valley.
See Salento on the globeSalento month by month
| Month | Rating | Avg high | Rain | Crowds | Flights | What’s on |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Great | 23°C | Some rain | Moderate | Average | – |
| February | Good | 23°C | Wet | Moderate | Average | – |
| March | Good | 23°C | Wet | Moderate | Average | – |
| April | Good | 22°C | Very wet | Quiet | Cheapest | – |
| May | Good | 22°C | Very wet | Quiet | Cheapest | – |
| June | Great | 22°C | Wet | Quiet | Cheapest | – |
| July | Good | 23°C | Wet | Moderate | Average | – |
| August | Good | 23°C | Wet | Moderate | Average | – |
| September | Good | 23°C | Very wet | Quiet | Cheapest | – |
| October | Good | 22°C | Very wet | Quiet | Cheapest | – |
| November | Good | 22°C | Wet | Moderate | Average | – |
| December | Good | 22°C | Some rain | Peak crowds | Priciest | – |
Good to know
- Flights to Salento are usually cheapest in April–June and September–October. The catch: April–June and September–October are rainy.
- Crowds and prices peak in December, so book early.
- The heaviest rain falls in April–May and September–October.
The Cocora Valley’s wax palms are the tallest palms in the world, up to 60 m.
Questions people ask
When is the best time to visit Salento?
The best time to visit Salento is June and December–January. Visit a coffee farm and the Cocora Valley.
What is the cheapest time to fly to Salento?
Flights are usually cheapest in April–June and September–October, when demand is lowest.
When is Salento busiest?
Salento is busiest in December.
What is the weather like in Salento?
January is the warmest month, with average highs of 23°C, and April the coolest at 22°C. The wettest period is February–November.
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