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Cali weather in January (Valle del Cauca, Colombia)

What weather conditions can you expect in Cali this January? Thinking about a visit? Explore this page for a full overview of the weather conditions this month.

Temperatures

The typical weather for January in Cali includes high temperatures and heavy rainfall. During the day, temperatures can climb to about 27°C. At night, they may fall to a cooler 18°C.

Precipitation

Cali in January falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 285 mm for the month. You can typically expect 12 days days of rain this month, based on climate records.

Average sunshine

The month brings about 178 hours of sunlight, offering a comfortable mix of sun and shade.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Cali. June, July and August typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Cali climate page with graphs.

 

Cali, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 18°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 27°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 39%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 285 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 12 days  
HumidityHumidity 73%  
SunshineSunshine 178 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Colombia in January

Find out more about the weather in Colombia and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming
7/10
Cycling
7/10
Walking
7/10
Camping
6/10
Outdoor sports
7/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Cali.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Colombia? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Colombia. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.