Valle del Cauca Weather in December

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

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Cali Palmira Potrerito Buga

Planning a trip to Valle del Cauca, Colombia this December? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in Valle del Cauca in December

Valle del Cauca, Colombia is a region in Colombia. December 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 29°C (84°F) in Buenaventura. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 23°C (73°F) in Buenaventura and 16°C (61°F) in Calima.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Valle del Cauca, Colombia, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Potrerito with an average of 293 mm (12 in) to heavy rainfall in Buga with 911 mm (36 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is fairly consistent across many areas. Cali receives about 166 hours of sunlight in December, providing a good balance between sunny spells and cloud cover. If you're after more sunshine hours, take a look at our weather planner for other sun-rich destinations worldwide.

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 December

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 December for some of the most popular destinations in Valle del Cauca, Colombia?

Temperature range in Valle del Cauca (December)

Precipitation variation in Valle del Cauca (December)

Cali

In December Cali generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C (64°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
27°C (81°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
18°C (64°F)
18°C (64°F)
18°C (64°F)
Monthly sun hours
152 hours
166 hours
178 hours
Monthly rainfall
430 mm (17 in)
348 mm (14 in)
285 mm (11 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
14 days
12 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Cali →

Palmira

In December Palmira 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 less favorable that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
16°C (61°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly sun hours
152 hours
166 hours
178 hours
Monthly rainfall
710 mm (28 in)
649 mm (26 in)
532 mm (21 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
13 days
10 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Palmira →

Potrerito

In December Potrerito generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
17°C (63°F)
17°C (63°F)
17°C (63°F)
Monthly sun hours
152 hours
166 hours
178 hours
Monthly rainfall
355 mm (14 in)
293 mm (12 in)
242 mm (9.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
14 days
12 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
mixed
Climate in Potrerito →

Buga

In December Buga generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
15°C (59°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly sun hours
152 hours
166 hours
178 hours
Monthly rainfall
872 mm (34 in)
911 mm (36 in)
838 mm (33 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
14 days
11 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Buga →

Buenaventura

In December Buenaventura generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
Monthly rainfall
714 mm (28 in)
573 mm (23 in)
415 mm (16 in)
Monthly rainy days
25 days
24 days
22 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Buenaventura →

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Popular cities in December

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Cali 27°C (81°F) 18°C (64°F) 348 mm (14 in)
Palmira 24°C (75°F) 16°C (61°F) 649 mm (26 in)
Potrerito 26°C (79°F) 17°C (63°F) 293 mm (12 in)
Buga 24°C (75°F) 15°C (59°F) 911 mm (36 in)
Buenaventura 29°C (84°F) 23°C (73°F) 573 mm (23 in)
Calima 24°C (75°F) 16°C (61°F) 402 mm (16 in)

Valle del Cauca weather in December: frequently asked questions

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

Valle del Cauca, Colombia typically experiences less favorable weather in December, part of the season. Daytime highs in Cali average around 27°C (81°F), and temperatures drop to about 18°C (64°F) at night.

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

Daytime temperatures in Cali peak at roughly 27°C (81°F) in December, dropping to about 18°C (64°F) overnight.

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

Yes. December brings heavy rainfall to Valle del Cauca, Colombia, with Cali averaging around 348 mm (14 in). Expect frequent showers and pack accordingly.

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

Given the typically less favorable weather conditions in Cali, December may not be the ideal time to visit Valle del Cauca, Colombia.

On average, the best time to visit Valle del Cauca, Colombia is in June, July and August with generally very good weather in Cali. On the other hand, the months of January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to have less favorable weather conditions.

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