Best time to visit Cali: month-by-month weather (2026)
The highest-scoring months in Cali are Jan, Feb, Jul and Sep.
Best months
Jan, Feb, Jul and Sep
Peak season
Jan, Feb, Jul, Aug and Sep
Off season
Feb, Mar and Apr
Monthly Temperatures (°C)
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Month-by-Month Guide
Temperature, rainfall and sunshine are measured. The visit score below is derived from those three (design spec §5.3)estimate.
Jan
BestTemp: 18.8°C – 26.9°C
Rain: 146mm
Sunshine: 10.6h/day
Visit score: 8.2/10
Feb
BestTemp: 18.9°C – 26.7°C
Rain: 203mm
Sunshine: 9.4h/day
Visit score: 7.3/10
Mar
Temp: 19.1°C – 26.7°C
Rain: 269mm
Sunshine: 9.1h/day
Visit score: 7.3/10
Apr
Temp: 19.2°C – 26.4°C
Rain: 277mm
Sunshine: 9.2h/day
Visit score: 7.3/10
May
Temp: 19.2°C – 26.3°C
Rain: 241mm
Sunshine: 8.9h/day
Visit score: 7.3/10
Jun
Temp: 18.6°C – 26.2°C
Rain: 196mm
Sunshine: 10h/day
Visit score: 7.3/10
Jul
BestTemp: 19°C – 27.2°C
Rain: 103mm
Sunshine: 10.6h/day
Visit score: 8.2/10
Aug
Temp: 18.9°C – 27.5°C
Rain: 161mm
Sunshine: 10.5h/day
Visit score: 7.3/10
Sep
BestTemp: 19.5°C – 28.6°C
Rain: 149mm
Sunshine: 10.6h/day
Visit score: 8.2/10
Oct
Temp: 19.2°C – 26.6°C
Rain: 274mm
Sunshine: 9.2h/day
Visit score: 7.3/10
Nov
Temp: 19.2°C – 26.2°C
Rain: 357mm
Sunshine: 9.2h/day
Visit score: 7.3/10
Dec
Temp: 19.4°C – 26.7°C
Rain: 216mm
Sunshine: 9.9h/day
Visit score: 7.3/10
When to go, and when not to
The months with the highest visit scores are January, February, July, and September. January and July see relatively low rainfall at 146mm and 103mm along with strong sunshine of 10.6 hours a day, while February brings more rain at 203mm but still good sunshine at 9.4 hours a day, and September is the warmest of the group with a high of 28.6C and 10.6 hours of sunshine.
The trade-off is that January, February, July, August, and September make up the broader peak season, when travel tends to be busier. Outside the best months, rainfall climbs noticeably, with November reaching 357mm and April, October, and March all seeing over 260mm, so visitors avoiding crowds in the February through April off-season should be prepared for wetter conditions in exchange for lower costs.
Season Guide
Spring
March – May
Mild temperatures and blooming gardens. A great time for sightseeing with fewer crowds than summer.
Packing tips
- · Light layers
- · Rain jacket
- · Comfortable walking shoes
Summer
June – August
Warmest months with the longest days. Peak tourist season in most destinations.
Packing tips
- · Sunscreen
- · Hat
- · Light clothing
- · Refillable water bottle
Autumn
September – November
Cooling temperatures and autumn foliage. Shoulder season with good deals on accommodations.
Packing tips
- · Medium layers
- · Sweater
- · Waterproof jacket
Winter
December – February
Coldest months with shorter days. Holiday markets and winter activities in many cities.
Packing tips
- · Warm coat
- · Scarf and gloves
- · Thermal layers
- · Waterproof boots
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Sources
- GeoNames city database — CC BY 4.0, fetched September 14, 2026
- Open-Meteo climate archive — CC BY 4.0, fetched September 21, 2026
AI-written interpretation reviewed against the data above — claude-sonnet-5, generated September 21, 2026. Every number on this page comes from a dataset named here; the formulas are public.