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Cali in December: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Cali in December will be like? Take a look at our weather guide for Cali, based on historical data.
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December

Weather in Cali in December 2024

OK Weather
Warm
🌧️
Rainy
Cali in December usually sees fair weather conditions, with an average daily high temperature of +82°F and roughly 0 sunny days. However, you should prepare for about 21 rainy days with an average precipitation of 257 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+82°F
Avg. max. temperature
+63°F
Min.
+90°F
Max.
257 mm
Total precipitation
79%
Avg. humidity
0 m/s
Avg. wind
0 ☀️
Sunny Days
10 ⛅️
Cloudy
21 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Cali has OK weather in December.

Average temperature in Cali in December

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Cali for December based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

Going from a maximum of +88°F during the day to a minimum of +68°F during the night, the temperature in December averages around +82°F.

The average maximum temperature goes down 9% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +79°F to +77°F.

Is Cali warm or cold in December?

Cali is typically warm in December.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +82°F to +82°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +70°F to +70°F.

It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.

Take a look at how December is compared to other months in Cali:

Climate in Cali in December

Cali weather looks like this, on average, in December and the surrounding months.
NovemberDecemberJanuary
Avg. temperature
+82°F+82°F+82°F
Min. temperature
+61°F+63°F+61°F
Max. temperature
+88°F+90°F+90°F
Rainfall
356 mm257 mm201 mm
Wind
0 m/s0 m/s1 m/s
Humidity
80%79%78%
Air pressure
1013 HPa1013 HPa1013 HPa
Sunny days
000
Cloudy days
71012
Rainy days
232119
Snowy days
000

December weather is still as ok as in November. The temperature levels stay the same in the area of +82°F for average maximum temperature during the day. As December arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 356 mm to 257 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 80% to 79%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during December, staying around 0 m/s. The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 0 sunny days during the month.

January brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

Wind speed in Cali in December 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 December, going from 2 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during December in Cali based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 94% chance of rain on an average day in December, with total rainfall of approximately 270 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 50 mm, which is considered heavy rain. December is a pretty wet month with over 29 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
Here’s how December is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Cali wettest month is October, where a typical day has a 81% chance of precipitation and 357 mm of rainfall per day. July, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 65% chance of precipitation and 153 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last December in Cali?

This is the weather in Cali in December 2023:
1 December
🌧️
+78°F
2 December
🌧️
+82°F
3 December
☁️
+83°F
4 December
🌧️
+78°F
5 December
🌧️
+83°F
6 December
☁️
+83°F
7 December
🌧️
+80°F
8 December
🌧️
+82°F
9 December
🌧️
+83°F
10 December
🌧️
+84°F
11 December
☁️
+84°F
12 December
🌧️
+83°F
13 December
☁️
+84°F
14 December
☁️
+84°F
15 December
☁️
+84°F
16 December
☁️
+85°F
17 December
☁️
+85°F
18 December
🌧️
+83°F
19 December
☁️
+86°F
20 December
☁️
+86°F
21 December
☁️
+85°F
22 December
☁️
+86°F
23 December
☁️
+87°F
24 December
🌧️
+78°F
25 December
🌫️
+83°F
26 December
🌧️
+80°F
27 December
☁️
+81°F
28 December
☁️
+83°F
29 December
☁️
+87°F
30 December
☁️
+84°F
31 December
🌧️
+77°F
In December 2023 Cali had 0 sunny days, 17 cloudy days, and 13 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +82°F, with an absolute maximum of +88°F and a minimum of +77°F. The average humidity was 76%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 45%. 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 December has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1985 (+90°F) and the highest in 2015 (+95°F). The driest year was 1997 with only 122 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 1999 with 441 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Cali in December:

Is December a good time to visit Cali?

It’s always a good time to visit Cali, but the weather is changeable in December, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Cali in December?

December 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 December?

Cali is often rainy in December. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Cali in December?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Cali in December, 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.

Monthly weather in Cali

Source of the data

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, 2022.

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.