When is the best time to go to Salento?

When is the best time to go to Salento? Here's some information to help you in your decision:

  • The best months for good weather in Salento are January, June and July
  • On average, the warmest months are January, February, March, June, July, August and September
  • The coldest months are January, February and December
  • The rainiest months are April, October and November


Annual weather in Salento

For full information about the climate and weather in Salento a specific month, click on the corresponding line below:

Month
January 56°F/72°F
7.6in
February 56°F/74°F
10.9in
March 58°F/72°F
17.4in
April 58°F/70°F
21.4in
May 58°F/70°F
18in
June 58°F/72°F
10.4in
July 58°F/74°F
9in
August 58°F/76°F
10.7in
September 58°F/74°F
12.1in
October 58°F/70°F
22.6in
November 58°F/68°F
21.6in
December 56°F/70°F
14.3in


Weather and climate in Salento

Salento enjoys an equatorial (or tropical rainforest) climate in accordance with the Köppen-Geiger classification. The yearly average maximum temperature in Salento is 72°F (ranging from 68°F in november to 76°F in august). Annual rainfall is 175.6in, with a minimum of 7.6in in january and a maximum of 22.6in in october.
  • Between the months of january and october the climate is just OK. The record temperature this month is 88°F and you can expect to have 22.6in of rainfall/month during this period.
  • In november the climate is very unfavorable. the thermometer goes up to 68°F°C and, in november, 20 days of rain are expected.
  • In december the climate is passable, but still OK. At lunchtime, it's 70°F in average and it rains about 56% of the time in december.


Charts: temperature and rainfall in Salento

In the charts below, you can see the following seasonal norms for the city of Salento: the minimum and maximum outdoor temperature, the risk and amount of monthly rainfall, daily average sunshine, and relative humidity for each month of the year.

Outside temperature

Precipitation (rainfall)

Daily sunshine hours

Humidity


Peak visitor numbers and tourist seasons in Salento

Find out when Salento has its high tourist season (the period when the influx of tourists is highest) and off-peak tourist season using our data and figures.

Tourist seasons in Salento

  • Very low season in Salento
    The months with the lowest number of tourists are: February, March, April, May, October and November.
  • Low season in Salento
    The months with low numbers of tourists are: June and September.
  • High season in Salento
    The number of visitors to Salento is high in: January, July and August.
  • Peak season in Salento
    The largest number of tourists visiting Salento is during: December.

Figure: Visitor index for Salento month by month



Best time for low prices in Salento

Average prices of hotels in Salento month by month

Generally, February is the month with the lowest hotel prices in Salento. So this is a great time to save on your holiday! In contrast, October is statistically the most expensive month of the year for hotels.

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Average price of hiring a car in Salento

On average, it costs $ 52 per day to hire a car in Salento. This price varies by $ 20 depending on the month. In january, hiring a car costs an average of $ 47 per 24 hours, so this is the best time to save money! In contrast, the average price in july is $ 66.

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