Best Time to Visit Salento for Backpacking | Weather by Month

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Backpacking Potential

72/100

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Based on optimal climate

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Best Time

January, February, July

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20°C – 21°C

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🎒 Planning a backpacking trip to Salento?

The best time to visit Salento for backpacking is January, February, July, when you’ll get the best balance between weather, crowds, and costs. If you're planning your trip around this period, it can be helpful to explore where to stay and what to do in advance.

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See at a glance which months offer the best backpacking conditions — based on temperature, rainfall and climate scores.

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Backpacking conditions breakdown

Monthly weather & climate data for Salento

Month	Climate Score	Predictability	Avg Temp	Max Temp	Rain (mm)	Rain Days	Humidity	Season
January	72Good Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	20°	25°	117	13.1	80%	shoulder
February	71Good Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	21°	26°	128	13.4	80%	shoulder
March	50Suboptimal Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 38Weather conditions can vary significantly.	21°	25°	206	17.8	80%	wet
April	50Suboptimal Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 30Weather conditions can vary significantly.	20°	25°	229	19.7	82%	wet
May	50Suboptimal Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 30Weather conditions can vary significantly.	20°	25°	244	20.9	83%	wet
June	59Suboptimal Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 78Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	20°	25°	160	17.3	83%	wet
July	70Good Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	20°	26°	109	14.9	79%	shoulder
August	55Suboptimal Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 45Weather conditions can vary significantly.	21°	26°	119	14.1	78%	shoulder
September	55Suboptimal Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 38Weather conditions can vary significantly.	20°	26°	168	17	79%	wet
October	50Suboptimal Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 0Weather conditions can vary significantly.	20°	25°	237	20.9	83%	wet
November	50Suboptimal Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 30Weather conditions can vary significantly.	20°	24°	283	21.3	84%	wet
December	60Suboptimal Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 78Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	20°	25°	186	17.6	83%	wet