Salento weather in August

Salento, Colombia
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August in Salento: nice, soaked, with clean air — fine if you can take 31 rainy days.

#3 of 12 months in Salento · #561 of 897 destinations to visit in August · comfort 76/100 (tier B)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

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Salento climate normals — August

Daytime high21°C / 70°F😎 nice
Nighttime low13°C / 56°F
Rainfall1499 mm / 59 in⛈ soaked
Rainy days31 days
Humidity86%💦 very humid
Dew point14°C / 57°F
Sunshine9.9 h/day
Daylight12.3 h
Wind7 km/h / 4 mph
Air quality (US AQI)36🍃 good

Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.

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Salento in August — FAQ

Is August a good time to visit Salento?
August in Salento: nice, soaked, with clean air — fine if you can take 31 rainy days. It ranks #3 of 12 months for Salento on SeasonMap's comfort score (76/100).
What is the weather like in Salento in August?
In August, Salento averages a daily high of 21.2°C and a low of 13.4°C, with about 1499.4 mm of rain over roughly 31 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Salento in August?
Salento has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 36 in August.

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