AI-generatedCali at a glance
- Best time
- Sep – Jul
- Warmest month
- Aug · 28°
- Sunshine a year
- 990 h
- Rain a year
- 9,612 mm
- Climate
- Tropical
- Time zone
- UTC−5
- Elevation
- 758 m
Climate in Cali
Cali has a tropical climate: it is warm all year round, and the seasons differ mainly in how much rain falls. August is the warmest month with average highs of 28 °C, while November is the coolest at 25 °C. With around 990 hours of sunshine a year, Cali is rather dull; January is the sunniest month with 3.5 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Fair
Best time to visit: September – July
Keep in mindFrequent rain
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 22°
- Midday, 13:00: about 26°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 25°
- Evening, 20:00: about 22°
- Night, 23:00: about 21°
05:5017:53
Pleasant evenings; a light layer can help.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 05:37–06:18 · evening 17:25–18:06
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:29–05:37 · evening 18:06–18:14
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
What is the weather like in Cali in October?
In October, Cali is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 31 days, totalling 1,031 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Cali.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 12 h 3 min05:50 – 17:53
- UV index
- 14 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 19 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 7 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 97 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC−5America/Bogota
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %0 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %0 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Insect repellent
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Sunshine hours in Cali
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 2.3 of 12.0 hours of daylight in Cali, 19 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in Cali
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 14 · extremeAvoid the midday sun; SPF 50+, covering clothes, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in September (UV 15).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 10 min
- Fair skin
- about 10 min
- Light brown skin
- about 15 min
- Olive skin
- about 20 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Rain in Cali: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Cali has about 31 rainy days with 1,031 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Cali
How breezy and how cloudy Cali is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Cali typically peaks at 7 km/h during the day: Beaufort 2, light air.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 97 % of the sky over Cali: mostly overcast, with about 2.3 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat and humidity in Cali
How often the day gets hot in Cali (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Cali has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 26 °C: often muggy. The air feels warmer than the thermometer says: light, airy clothes and slow days help.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Cali
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Pleasant 15–20°
- muggy month (10+ muggy days)
PleasantOctober: nights around 19°. Ideal for sleeping, often with the window open. Muggy on about 19 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in August (18°), the warmest in April (19°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) all year round. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 228 days a year, mostly from September to July.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 52 | 26° | 19° | 3.5 h | 31 | 583 |
| FebruaryFeb | 51 | 27° | 19° | 3.4 h | 28 | 558 |
| MarchMar | 50 | 27° | 19° | 3.1 h | 31 | 786 |
| AprilApr | 50 | 27° | 19° | 2.6 h | 30 | 894 |
| MayMay | 50 | 27° | 19° | 2.4 h | 31 | 917 |
| JuneJun | 50 | 27° | 19° | 2.4 h | 30 | 795 |
| JulyJul | 47 | 28° | 18° | 2.5 h | 31 | 760 |
| AugustAug | 46 | 28° | 18° | 2.5 h | 31 | 818 |
| SeptemberSep | 49 | 27° | 18° | 2.4 h | 30 | 931 |
| OctoberOct | 50 | 26° | 19° | 2.3 h | 31 | 1,031 |
| NovemberNov | 50 | 25° | 19° | 2.5 h | 30 | 874 |
| DecemberDec | 50 | 26° | 19° | 3.0 h | 31 | 666 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
3.43° N, 76.52° W · 758 m · America/Bogota
Best time to visit Cali
The best time to visit Cali is from September to July. The wettest month is October with 1,031 mm of precipitation.
Cali through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Cali in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 27 °C by day
- 3 h of sun a day
- 92 rainy days in all
Cali in summer
Jun – Aug
Fair
- 27–28 °C by day
- 3 h of sun a day
- 92 rainy days in all
Cali in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 25–27 °C by day
- 2 h of sun a day
- 91 rainy days in all
Cali in winter
Dec – Feb
Fair
- 26–27 °C by day
- 3 h of sun a day
- 90 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Cali for you.
Your best months: October – December
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Cali
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
October and January bring similar holiday weather to Cali (score 50 and 52). Daytime highs are about the same. The sun shines an hour longer a day in January.
| Month | October | January |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 50 | 52 |
| Day high | 26° | 26° |
| Night low | 19° | 19° |
| Sunshine | 2.3 h | 3.5 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 31 | 31 |
| Rainfall | 1,031 mm | 583 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 19 | 19 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
No month
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
All year
12 or more rainy days
Cali month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
52January26° · 4 h
In January, Cali is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 31 days, totalling 583 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, January is a so-so month for a holiday in Cali.
Cali in January51February27° · 3 h
In February, Cali is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 28 days, totalling 558 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, February is a so-so month for a holiday in Cali.
Cali in February50March27° · 3 h
In March, Cali is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 31 days, totalling 786 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, March is a so-so month for a holiday in Cali.
Cali in March50April27° · 3 h
In April, Cali is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 30 days, totalling 894 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Cali.
Cali in April50May27° · 2 h
In May, Cali is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 31 days, totalling 917 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Cali.
Cali in May50June27° · 2 h
In June, Cali is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 30 days, totalling 795 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, June is a so-so month for a holiday in Cali.
Cali in June47July28° · 3 h
In July, Cali is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 31 days, totalling 760 mm. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Cali.
Cali in July46August28° · 3 h
In August, Cali is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 31 days, totalling 818 mm. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Cali.
Cali in August49September27° · 2 h
In September, Cali is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 30 days, totalling 931 mm. All in all, September is a so-so month for a holiday in Cali.
Cali in September50October26° · 2 h
In October, Cali is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 31 days, totalling 1,031 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Cali.
Cali in October50November25° · 3 h
In November, Cali is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 30 days, totalling 874 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, November is a so-so month for a holiday in Cali.
Cali in November50December26° · 3 h
In December, Cali is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 31 days, totalling 666 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, December is a so-so month for a holiday in Cali.
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Cali vs. Pereira
In October the holiday weather in Cali and Pereira is about equally good (score 50 vs. 51). During the day Pereira is 5 °C cooler than Cali. Pereira gets one more hour of sunshine a day.
| in October | Cali | Pereira |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 50 | 51 |
| Daytime high | 26° | 21° |
| Sunshine | 2 h | 3 h |
| Rainy days | 31 | 31 |
| Best time | Sep – Jul | All year |
Through the year
Colombia in October: the best places
In October, Cali ranks 6 of 8 destinations in this country.
- Saint Andrew28°29°68
- 2Cartagena29°30°66
- 3Bogotá19°54
- 4Medellín24°52
- 5Pereira21°51
- 6CaliThis page26°50
- 7Santa Marta29°29°47
- 8Barranquilla29°44
Planning a trip to Cali
Weather for your travel dates
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Cali in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Cali has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 51) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 46).
- 50
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 27 °C by day
- 2.8 h of sun a day
- 30 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 50
May half-term
May – Jun
Fair
- 27 °C by day
- 2.4 h of sun a day
- 31 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 46
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Fair
- 28 °C by day
- 2.5 h of sun a day
- 31 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 50
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 26 °C by day
- 2.3 h of sun a day
- 31 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 51
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
FairBest holidays
- 26 °C by day
- 3.3 h of sun a day
- 31 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 11 h
- Distance
- 8,750 km
- Time zone
- UTC−5
- Jet lag
- About 4 days (6 h west)
Rule of thumb for flying west: for a few days before, stay up a little later, and get afternoon and evening light at your destination.
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Frequently asked questions about Cali
When is the best time to visit Cali?
The best time to visit Cali is from September to July. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Cali?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 28 °C and nights around 18 °C. November is the coolest month at 25 °C.
When does it rain most in Cali?
The wettest month is October with 1,031 mm of precipitation. The driest month is February with 558 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Cali get?
Cali gets around 990 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is January with 3.5 hours a day; in October there are 2.3 hours a day.
What time zone is Cali in?
Cali uses the time zone America/Bogota, at UTC−5 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Cali?
A nonstop flight from London to Cali takes about 11 h, for a straight-line distance of about 8,750 km.
Which school holidays are best for Cali?
Cali has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 51) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 46). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 50, May half-term 50, Summer holidays 46, October half-term 50, Christmas holidays 51.
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