If you plan to visit Cali in December, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +28°C during the day and approximately 0 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 26 rainy days in the month and around 256 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
☀️
+28°C
Avg. max. temperature
+17°C
Min.
+32°C
Max.
256 mm
Total precipitation
80%
Avg. humidity
1 m/s
Avg. wind
0 ☀️
Sunny Days
0 ⛅️
Cloudy
26 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Cali has OK weather in December.
Average temperature in Cali in December
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Cali for December based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Going from a maximum of +29°C during the day to a minimum of +19°C during the night, the temperature in December averages around +28°C.
The average maximum temperature goes down 10% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +29°C to +28°C.
Is Cali warm or cold in December?
Cali is typically warm in December.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +28°C to +28°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from +21°C to +21°C.
It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.
December is one of the warmest months in Cali, here is the comparison with other months:
Climate in Cali in December
Cali weather looks like this, on average, in December and the surrounding months.
November
December
January
Avg. temperature
+28°C
+28°C
+28°C
Min. temperature
+16°C
+17°C
+16°C
Max. temperature
+31°C
+32°C
+32°C
Rainfall
353 mm
256 mm
200 mm
Wind
1 m/s
1 m/s
1 m/s
Humidity
81%
80%
78%
Air pressure
1014 HPa
1013 HPa
1013 HPa
Sunny days
0
0
0
Cloudy days
0
0
0
Rainy days
23
26
27
Snowy days
0
0
0
December weather is still as ok as in November.The temperature levels stay the same in the area of +28°C for average maximum temperature during the day.As December arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 353 mm to 256 mm.It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 81% to 80%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during December, staying around 1 m/s.The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 0 sunny days during the month.
January brings much the same weather, it remains ok.
Wind speed in Cali in December based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 2 m/s getting up to 3 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.
The average wind speed in Cali is gradually decreasing during December, going from 2 m/s to 1 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during December in Cali based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 71% chance of rain on an average day in December, with total rainfall of approximately 223 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 65 mm, which is considered heavy rain.December is a pretty wet month with over 22 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
Here’s how December is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Cali wettest month is October, where a typical day has a 71% chance of precipitation and 355 mm of rainfall per day. July, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 81% chance of precipitation and 152 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last December in Cali?
This is the weather in Cali in December 2023:
1 December
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+29°C
2 December
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+28°C
3 December
☁️
+29°C
4 December
☁️
+29°C
5 December
☀️
+29°C
6 December
🌧️
+26°C
7 December
🌫️
+27°C
8 December
🌧️
+29°C
9 December
☁️
+29°C
10 December
☁️
+28°C
11 December
☁️
+29°C
12 December
☀️
+29°C
13 December
☁️
+27°C
14 December
☁️
+25°C
15 December
🌧️
+25°C
16 December
🌫️
+27°C
17 December
🌫️
+27°C
18 December
☁️
+28°C
19 December
🌧️
+25°C
20 December
🌧️
+29°C
21 December
☁️
+29°C
22 December
☀️
+28°C
23 December
🌧️
+29°C
24 December
☁️
+29°C
25 December
🌧️
+27°C
26 December
🌫️
+25°C
27 December
🌫️
+27°C
28 December
🌧️
+26°C
29 December
🌧️
+28°C
30 December
🌧️
+26°C
31 December
🌫️
+28°C
In December 2023 Cali had 5 sunny days, 10 cloudy days, and 10 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +28°C, with an absolute maximum of +29°C and a minimum of +25°C. The average humidity was 86%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 61%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 30 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in December?
Climate Change over Years
This is how Cali climate have been changing during last 43 years period.
The climate in Cali in December has not changed much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1984 (+27°C) and the highest in 2015 (+29°C). The driest year was 2023 with only 2229 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 1998 with 3725 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Cali in December:
Is December a good time to visit Cali?
It’s always a good time to visit Cali, but the weather is changeable in December, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.
Can you sunbathe in Cali in December?
December is warm in Cali. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.
Is Cali rainy in December?
Cali is often rainy in December. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Cali in December?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Cali in December, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
Other cities in Colombia
Check out the weather for other cities in Colombia.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Cali, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.