Valle del Cauca Weather in April

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Valle del Cauca, Colombia in April.

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Cali Palmira Potrerito Buga

Considering a trip to Valle del Cauca, Colombia this April and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What to Expect in Valle del Cauca in April

Valle del Cauca, Colombia is a region in Colombia. April in Valle del Cauca generally has warm temperatures, with heavy precipitation.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are warm and range from 24°C (75°F) in Calima to 30°C (86°F) in Buenaventura. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 24°C (75°F) in Buenaventura and 16°C (61°F) in Calima.

For a closer look at conditions across Valle del Cauca, Colombia, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In April, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Potrerito with an average of 283 mm (11 in) to heavy rainfall in Buga with 1117 mm (44 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine levels are moderate in most locations. Cali typically sees 143 hours of sunlight, creating comfortable conditions that aren't too bright or too dim. Looking for something sunnier? Our weather planner helps you discover destinations with more reliable sunshine.

Explore Valle del Cauca by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Valle del Cauca — and find the best time to visit. (based on Cali)

January27°C (81°F) February27°C (81°F) March27°C (81°F) April27°C (81°F) May27°C (81°F) June28°C (82°F) This monthJuly28°C (82°F) August28°C (82°F) September27°C (81°F) October27°C (81°F) November27°C (81°F) December27°C (81°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Valle del Cauca in April

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Valle del Cauca.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Valle del Cauca

What is the weather like in April for some of the most popular destinations in Valle del Cauca, Colombia?

Temperature range in Valle del Cauca (April)

Precipitation variation in Valle del Cauca (April)

Cali

In April Cali generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C (66°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
27°C (81°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
18°C (64°F)
19°C (66°F)
19°C (66°F)
Monthly sun hours
162 hours
143 hours
144 hours
Monthly rainfall
286 mm (11 in)
303 mm (12 in)
227 mm (8.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
17 days
17 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Cali →

Palmira

In April Palmira generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C (77°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
16°C (61°F)
16°C (61°F)
Monthly sun hours
162 hours
143 hours
144 hours
Monthly rainfall
691 mm (27 in)
736 mm (29 in)
675 mm (27 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
17 days
17 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Palmira →

Potrerito

In April Potrerito generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C (64°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
17°C (63°F)
18°C (64°F)
18°C (64°F)
Monthly sun hours
162 hours
143 hours
144 hours
Monthly rainfall
245 mm (9.6 in)
283 mm (11 in)
241 mm (9.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
17 days
17 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Potrerito →

Buga

In April Buga generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
25°C (77°F)
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
16°C (61°F)
16°C (61°F)
Monthly sun hours
162 hours
143 hours
144 hours
Monthly rainfall
944 mm (37 in)
1117 mm (44 in)
1229 mm (48 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
17 days
18 days
Weather conditions
poor
perfect
perfect
Climate in Buga →

Buenaventura

In April Buenaventura generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly rainfall
395 mm (16 in)
532 mm (21 in)
621 mm (24 in)
Monthly rainy days
21 days
22 days
26 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
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In our records: Colombia April extremes

Notable April records observed across cities in Colombia in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • In our records, the warmest April day in Colombia reached 42°C (108°F) in Pozo Colorado on April 17, 2016.
  • Based on our data, the coldest April night in Colombia dropped to -2°C (28°F) in Puerto Carreño on April 21, 2015.

Popular cities in April

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Valle del Cauca in April.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Cali 27°C (81°F) 19°C (66°F) 303 mm (12 in)
Palmira 25°C (77°F) 16°C (61°F) 736 mm (29 in)
Potrerito 26°C (79°F) 18°C (64°F) 283 mm (11 in)
Buga 24°C (75°F) 16°C (61°F) 1117 mm (44 in)
Buenaventura 30°C (86°F) 24°C (75°F) 532 mm (21 in)
Calima 24°C (75°F) 16°C (61°F) 545 mm (21 in)

Valle del Cauca weather in April: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Valle del Cauca, Colombia in April?

April in Valle del Cauca, Colombia brings poor weather. In Cali, daytime temperatures are typically around 27°C (81°F) and nighttime lows hover near 19°C (66°F).

What is the average temperature in Valle del Cauca, Colombia in April?

Cali averages a daytime maximum of 27°C (81°F) in April, with overnight lows close to 19°C (66°F).

Does Valle del Cauca, Colombia get a lot of rain in April?

Rainfall in Valle del Cauca, Colombia peaks during April. Cali averages roughly 303 mm (12 in), so frequent and sometimes heavy showers are the norm.

Is April a Good Time to Visit Valle del Cauca, Colombia?

In our view, April might not be the best time to travel to Valle del Cauca, Colombia with often poor weather in Cali.

On average, the best time to visit Valle del Cauca, Colombia is in June, July and August with generally pleasant weather in Cali. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to be poor.

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