If you plan to visit Cali in August, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +84°F during the day and approximately 0 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 26 rainy days in the month and around 161 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
August is usually the hottest month of the year in Cali;
August is usually the driest month of the year in Cali
Average weather
☀️
+84°F
Avg. max. temperature
+63°F
Min.
+91°F
Max.
161 mm
Total precipitation
77%
Avg. humidity
1 m/s
Avg. wind
0 ☀️
Sunny Days
1 ⛅️
Cloudy
26 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Cali has OK weather in August.
Average temperature in Cali in August
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Cali for August based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Going from a maximum of +88°F during the day to a minimum of +64°F during the night, the temperature in August averages around +84°F.
The average maximum temperature goes up 0% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +84°F to +84°F.
Is Cali warm or cold in August?
Cali is typically warm in August.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +84°F to +84°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +68°F to +70°F.
It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.
August is the hottest month in Cali, here is the comparison with other months:
Climate in Cali in August
Cali weather looks like this, on average, in August and the surrounding months.
July
August
September
Avg. temperature
+84°F
+84°F
+82°F
Min. temperature
+63°F
+63°F
+63°F
Max. temperature
+91°F
+91°F
+90°F
Rainfall
152 mm
161 mm
214 mm
Wind
1 m/s
1 m/s
1 m/s
Humidity
78%
77%
77%
Air pressure
1014 HPa
1014 HPa
1014 HPa
Sunny days
0
0
0
Cloudy days
1
1
0
Rainy days
25
26
23
Snowy days
0
0
0
August weather is still as ok as in July.The temperature levels stay the same in the area of +84°F for average maximum temperature during the day.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 152 mm to 161 mm.It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 78% to 77%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during August, staying around 1 m/s.The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 0 sunny days during the month.
September brings much the same weather, it remains ok.
Wind speed in Cali in August based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 2 m/s getting up to 3 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.
The average wind speed in Cali is gradually increasing during August, going from 2 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during August in Cali based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 55% chance of rain on an average day in August, with total rainfall of approximately 126 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 32 mm, which is moderate rain.August is a pretty wet month with over 17 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
Here’s how August is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Cali wettest month is October, where a typical day has a 71% chance of precipitation and 355 mm of rainfall per day. July, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 81% chance of precipitation and 152 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last August in Cali?
This is the weather in Cali in August 2023:
1 August
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+85°F
2 August
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+86°F
3 August
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+87°F
4 August
☁️
+87°F
5 August
☀️
+88°F
6 August
☁️
+84°F
7 August
☁️
+85°F
8 August
☀️
+87°F
9 August
☁️
+83°F
10 August
☀️
+86°F
11 August
☁️
+83°F
12 August
☁️
+86°F
13 August
🌧️
+81°F
14 August
☁️
+85°F
15 August
🌧️
+83°F
16 August
🌧️
+84°F
17 August
☁️
+85°F
18 August
☁️
+87°F
19 August
🌧️
+85°F
20 August
🌧️
+83°F
21 August
🌧️
+80°F
22 August
🌧️
+75°F
23 August
☁️
+81°F
24 August
☁️
+81°F
25 August
☁️
+84°F
26 August
☀️
+86°F
27 August
☀️
+85°F
28 August
☀️
+86°F
29 August
☀️
+87°F
30 August
☀️
+87°F
31 August
☀️
+85°F
In August 2023 Cali had 9 sunny days, 15 cloudy days, and 7 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +84°F, with an absolute maximum of +88°F and a minimum of +75°F. The average humidity was 81%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 51%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 7 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years
This is how Cali climate has changed over the last 43 years.
The climate in Cali in August has not changed that much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1984 (+81°F) and the highest in 2015 (+85°F). The driest year was 2023 with only 2229 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 1998 with 3725 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Cali in August:
Is August a good time to visit Cali?
It’s always a good time to visit Cali, but the weather is changeable in August, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.
Can you sunbathe in Cali in August?
August is warm in Cali. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.
Is Cali rainy in August?
Cali is often rainy in August. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Cali in August?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Cali in August, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
Other cities in Colombia
Check out the weather for other cities in Colombia.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Cali, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.