In general the best time to visit Cali is probably August, when the weather is usually great. The hottest months are July, August, December, while the coldest months are January, February, March.
Depending on the activities you want to experience, you may choose different months to visit:
The best time for a sun tanning holiday is July, August, December. Average maximum temperatures are up to +84°F in August and it has 0 sunny days on average.
In general, it’s pleasant to walk and do outdoor activities during January - December.
If you want to avoid wet weather, then your choice is April, May, November with the lowest chance of rain.
Average weather in Cali in different months
This is the average weather in Cali for each month based on historic data:
In January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December the weather is average. Expect around 285 rainy days, and the precipitation amounts to approximately 355 mm in October.
Climate in Cali
Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in Cali for each month:
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Maximum Temperature
+90°F
+93°F
+90°F
+90°F
+90°F
+91°F
+91°F
+91°F
+90°F
+91°F
+88°F
+90°F
Average Maximum Temperature
+82°F
+82°F
+82°F
+82°F
+82°F
+82°F
+84°F
+84°F
+82°F
+82°F
+82°F
+82°F
Minimum Temperature
+61°F
+63°F
+63°F
+64°F
+64°F
+64°F
+63°F
+63°F
+63°F
+63°F
+61°F
+63°F
Avg. water temperature
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Humidity, %
78
78
79
81
81
80
78
77
77
80
81
80
Rain, mm
200
201
257
295
267
179
152
161
214
355
353
256
Snow, mm
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Average wind speed, m/s
1
1
1
1
0
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Sunny Days
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Cloud Days
0
1
0
0
0
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
Rainy Days
27
24
23
20
23
23
25
26
23
22
23
26
Snowy Days
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Average Temperature
Here are the average maximum and minimum temperatures in Cali during the whole year:
The hottest month in Cali is August with average maximum temperature going up to +84°F. The coldest month is January with the lowest temperatures of +70°F.
Humidity
The temperature feels different depending on humidity. Here is how humidity in Cali looks throughout the year, in %:
The most humid month in Cali is November with average humidity going up to 81%. The least humid month is August with an average humidity of 77%.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm. in Cali during the whole year based on historical data:
The sunniest and driest month is July with approximately 0 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 152 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is October with approximately 22 rainy days and 355 mm of total precipitation.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Cali:
What is the hottest month in Cali?
The hottest month in Cali is August with average maximum temperature of +84°F.
What is the coldest month in Cali?
The coldest month in Cali is January with minimum temperatures of +70°F.
Is Cali worth visiting in winter?
Winter in Cali could be a good time to visit, as the weather is generally ok.
When does it rain the least in Cali?
if you're looking to visit Cali when it rains the least, you should plan your trip for October, November, April. During this time, rainfall is rare with the driest month being July with only 152 mm of rain.
Other cities in Colombia
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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.