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Cali in January: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

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

Weather in Cali in January 2025

OK Weather
Warm
🌧️
Rainy
If you plan to visit Cali in January, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +82°F during the day and approximately 0 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 27 rainy days in the month and around 200 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
  • January is usually the coldest month of the year in Cali;

Average weather

☀️
+82°F
Avg. max. temperature
+61°F
Min.
+90°F
Max.
200 mm
Total precipitation
78%
Avg. humidity
1 m/s
Avg. wind
0 ☀️
Sunny Days
0 ⛅️
Cloudy
27 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Cali has OK weather in January.

Average temperature in Cali in January

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

Going from a maximum of +86°F during the day to a minimum of +64°F during the night, the temperature in January averages around +82°F.

The average maximum temperature goes up 33% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +77°F to +84°F.

Is Cali warm or cold in January?

Cali is typically warm in January.

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.

January is the coldest month in Cali, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Cali in January

Cali weather looks like this, on average, in January and the surrounding months.
DecemberJanuaryFebruary
Avg. temperature
+82°F+82°F+82°F
Min. temperature
+63°F+61°F+63°F
Max. temperature
+90°F+90°F+93°F
Rainfall
256 mm200 mm201 mm
Wind
1 m/s1 m/s1 m/s
Humidity
80%78%78%
Air pressure
1013 HPa1013 HPa1013 HPa
Sunny days
000
Cloudy days
001
Rainy days
262724
Snowy days
000

January weather is still as ok as in December. The temperature levels stay the same in the area of +82°F for average maximum temperature during the day. As January arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 256 mm to 200 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 80% to 78%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during January, staying around 1 m/s. The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 0 sunny days during the month.

February brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

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

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during January in Cali based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 87% chance of rain on an average day in January, with total rainfall of approximately 180 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 23 mm, which is considered light rain. January is a pretty wet month with over 27 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
Here’s how January 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 January in Cali?

This is the weather in Cali in January 2023:
1 January
🌧️
+77°F
2 January
🌧️
+81°F
3 January
🌫️
+81°F
4 January
☁️
+83°F
5 January
☁️
+82°F
6 January
🌧️
+82°F
7 January
☁️
+81°F
8 January
🌧️
+79°F
9 January
🌧️
+81°F
10 January
🌧️
+82°F
11 January
🌧️
+80°F
12 January
🌧️
+80°F
13 January
🌧️
+83°F
14 January
🌧️
+81°F
15 January
🌧️
+83°F
16 January
☁️
+83°F
17 January
☁️
+80°F
18 January
🌧️
+82°F
19 January
🌧️
+80°F
20 January
🌧️
+83°F
21 January
☁️
+82°F
22 January
🌧️
+82°F
23 January
☀️
+84°F
24 January
☁️
+81°F
25 January
🌫️
+84°F
26 January
☁️
+86°F
27 January
☁️
+85°F
28 January
☁️
+85°F
29 January
☁️
+85°F
30 January
🌧️
+84°F
31 January
🌧️
+83°F
In January 2023 Cali had 1 sunny days, 11 cloudy days, and 17 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +82°F, with an absolute maximum of +86°F and a minimum of +77°F. The average humidity was 78%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 43%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 8 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 January 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 January:

Is January a good time to visit Cali?

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

Can you sunbathe in Cali in January?

January 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 January?

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

Is it sunny in Cali in January?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Cali in January, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Other cities in Colombia

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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, 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.