Weather in Cali

Cali is in Colombia at 3.4°N. The 2001–2020 NASA POWER daily record describes a mild oceanic climate. Rain is wet season runs from March to May, inside an annual total of 1022 mm. The wettest month is November at 150 mm; the driest is August at 37 mm.

February is the warmest month (average 17.3°C, high 21.8°C) and November is the coolest (average 16.6°C, low 12.7°C). From the coolest night in November (11.7°C) to the hottest afternoon in February (22.5°C), the raw range is 10.8°C. On this site the months that score closest to a 22°C day, lighter rain, and moderate humidity are July, August, and September.

When Cali gets wet

The wet season in Cali starts in March and ends in May (March, April, and May). November is the core of it at 150 mm. August is the other extreme, with 37 mm.

Humidity peaks near 87%. That usually lines up with the wetter months rather than the hottest ones.

Hot and cool months in Cali

Cali has a 0.7°C gap between its coolest monthly average (16.6°C in November) and its warmest (17.3°C in February). That is a northern-hemisphere pattern.

Across the year the mean afternoon high is 21.5°C. If you want the smallest day–night shock, look at months where the high and low sit close together; February nights still hold 12.8°C.

Distinctive months in Cali

Peak heat arrives in February: 21.8°C by day, 12.8°C at night, and 83% humidity. June stands apart from the months beside it: 21.3°C / 12.0°C and 55 mm. August is the driest month, averaging only 37 mm across 9 rainy days. Highs sit near 22.4°C.

October brings 126 mm and 20 rainy days; temperatures run from 12.7°C to 21.3°C. The year bottoms out in November. Plan for 12.7°C at night and 20.5°C in the afternoon. December: 20.7°C high, 12.5°C low, 93 mm rain, 87% humidity.

When the score favours a visit

The three months with the highest comfort score are July, August, and September: July (16.8°C average, 42 mm, 80% humidity); August (17.2°C average, 37 mm, 78% humidity); September (17.3°C average, 53 mm, 79% humidity). They fall in calendar order. The score rewards averages near 22°C, lower rainfall, and humidity near 60%. It is a climate score, not a festival or price calendar.

If you want the wet season itself — fewer crowds, greener landscape, heavier rain — aim at March–May instead of the score.

Cali and other cities in Colombia

Bogotá is about 301 km away: Cali is 2.8°C cooler than Bogotá in its hottest month and 602 mm drier over the year than Bogotá. Bogotá’s wettest month is April (209 mm) versus November here.

Medellín is about 330 km away: Cali is about as warm as Medellín at the hot peak and 1097 mm drier over the year than Medellín. Medellín’s wettest month is May (243 mm) versus November here.

Barranquilla is about 860 km away: Cali is 11.6°C cooler than Barranquilla in its hottest month and 105 mm drier over the year than Barranquilla. Barranquilla’s wettest month is October (220 mm) versus November here.