Best Time to Visit Cali, Valle del Cauca, Colombia
Month-by-month climate guide for planning a trip to Cali.
Cali does not have a month that clearly fits our sunny profiles. Its practical travel window centres on its warmest (August, 24.2°C / 75.6°F) and driest (July, 73 mm / 2.9 in) months. The drier stretch runs through June–September and December–February; the wetter half falls in March–May and October–November. At the city itself, monthly average temperatures range from 23.3°C / 73.9°F in November to 24.2°C / 75.6°F in August, with rainfall from 73 mm / 2.9 in (July) to 228 mm / 9 in (October). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Cali, Valle del Cauca, Colombia's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Cali's climate is broadly tropical. The full month-by-month table below lets you match your travel window against our five weather profiles.
Recommended months
| Month | Temp | Rain | Feels like |
|---|---|---|---|
| July | 24°C75.2°F | 73 mm2.9″ | — |
| August | 24.2°C75.6°F | 97 mm3.8″ | Tropical |
| January | 23.9°C75°F | 106 mm4.2″ | Tropical |
No month at Cali matches our sunny profiles. The three above are the driest-and-warmest fallback.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Cali?
Cali doesn't have a month that clearly matches our sunny profiles. The practical travel window centres on July (driest, ~73 mm / 2.9 in) and August (warmest, 24.2°C / 75.6°F). Because these are point values at the city, they can differ substantially from Colombia's national average.
When is the rainy season in Cali?
The rainy season at Cali, Valle del Cauca runs through March–May and October–November, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 147 mm / 5.8 in. The wettest single month is October (228 mm / 9 in).
What is the driest month in Cali?
The driest month in Cali is July, averaging about 73 mm / 2.9 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 24°C / 75.2°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Cali?
The least comfortable months for travel to Cali — based on point-value climate at the city — are April, May, June, October, November, December. These are the wettest or coolest months at this location. Rainfall peaks at 228 mm / 9 in in October, and the coldest month averages 23.3°C / 73.9°F.
Is Cali climate different from Colombia overall?
Yes, usually. Our Cali figures are point-value climate normals sampled at the city itself, while our Colombia figures are area-weighted averages across the whole country. The two can diverge substantially in geographically diverse or elevation-varied countries. The month-by-month table below reflects Cali specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.