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Cali Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

Cali has pretty similar weather over the course of the year. It is also known for its large amounts of rainfall. Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a full picture.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

With minimal seasonal shifts, Cali experiences a constant climate year-round. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 28°C in August to a comfortable 27°C in the coolest month, August.

Nights are cooler, with lows often dropping to around 18°C during the colder months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Cali has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 3132 mm of rainfall per year. The climate in Cali shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect heavy rainfall in November, with an average of 430 mm of precipitation over 17 rainy days.

In contrast, July offers drier and sunnier days, with around 125 mm of rainfall over 9 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Cali Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

Sunshine over the year

Cali offers a pleasant mix of sunny and slightly overcast days. The difference in sunshine hours between August (6.4 hours daily) and April (4.8 hours daily) provides a bit of variety for visitors and residents. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

Forecast for Cali

Tue   Jan 14
31°C | 19°C
W 4 m/s
9 mm
partly cloudy and thunder

partly cloudy and thunder

Wed   Jan 15
30°C | 18°C
NW 4 m/s
9.1 mm
partly cloudy and thunder

partly cloudy and thunder

Thu   Jan 16
30°C | 18°C
N 4 m/s
14 mm
broken clouds and thunder

broken clouds and thunder

Select a Month of Interest

Check the conditions for any month of the year.

The best time of year to visit Cali in Colombia

Cali has high temperatures year round ranging between 26°C and 27°C.
Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • Which is the warmest month in Cali?
    August has an average maximum temperature of 28°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Cali?
    The coldest month is August with an average maximum temperature of 27°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Cali?
    November tops the wettest month list with 430 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Cali?
    July is the driest month with 125 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Cali?
    August is the sunniest month with an average of 191 hours of sunshine.

  • No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.