If you plan to visit Cali in May, 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 23 rainy days in the month and around 267 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
+18°C
Min.
+32°C
Max.
267 mm
Total precipitation
81%
Avg. humidity
0 m/s
Avg. wind
0 ☀️
Sunny Days
0 ⛅️
Cloudy
23 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Cali has OK weather in May.
Average temperature in Cali in May
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Cali for May based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Going from a maximum of +30°C during the day to a minimum of +19°C during the night, the temperature in May averages around +28°C.
The average maximum temperature goes down 18% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +29°C to +27°C.
Is Cali warm or cold in May?
Cali is typically warm in May.
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.
Take a look at how May is compared to other months in Cali:
Climate in Cali in May
Cali weather looks like this, on average, in May and the surrounding months.
April
May
June
Avg. temperature
+28°C
+28°C
+28°C
Min. temperature
+18°C
+18°C
+18°C
Max. temperature
+32°C
+32°C
+33°C
Rainfall
295 mm
267 mm
179 mm
Wind
1 m/s
0 m/s
1 m/s
Humidity
81%
81%
80%
Air pressure
1014 HPa
1014 HPa
1014 HPa
Sunny days
0
0
0
Cloudy days
0
0
1
Rainy days
20
23
23
Snowy days
0
0
0
May weather is still as ok as in April.The temperature levels stay the same in the area of +28°C for average maximum temperature during the day.As May arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 295 mm to 267 mm.Humidity levels don’t change as the month goes on, averaging around 81%.Winds are calmer in comparison to April, going down from 1 m/s to 0 m/s on average.The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 0 sunny days during the month.
Wind speed in Cali in May based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 2 m/s getting up to 2 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.
The average wind speed in Cali is gradually increasing during May, going from 2 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during May in Cali based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 61% chance of rain on an average day in May, with total rainfall of approximately 152 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 33 mm, which is moderate rain.May is a pretty wet month with over 19 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
Here’s how May 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 May in Cali?
This is the weather in Cali in May 2023:
1 May
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+29°C
2 May
☁️
+30°C
3 May
☁️
+29°C
4 May
☁️
+30°C
5 May
☁️
+30°C
6 May
☁️
+29°C
7 May
🌧️
+30°C
8 May
☁️
+29°C
9 May
☁️
+30°C
10 May
☁️
+27°C
11 May
☁️
+29°C
12 May
☁️
+30°C
13 May
☁️
+29°C
14 May
☁️
+29°C
15 May
☁️
+28°C
16 May
🌧️
+27°C
17 May
☁️
+28°C
18 May
☁️
+30°C
19 May
☁️
+29°C
20 May
🌧️
+27°C
21 May
🌧️
+27°C
22 May
🌧️
+26°C
23 May
🌧️
+28°C
24 May
🌧️
+29°C
25 May
🌧️
+29°C
26 May
☁️
+24°C
27 May
🌫️
+29°C
28 May
🌧️
+28°C
29 May
☁️
+28°C
30 May
☁️
+27°C
31 May
🌧️
+27°C
In May 2023 Cali had 0 sunny days, 20 cloudy days, and 10 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +28°C, with an absolute maximum of +30°C and a minimum of +24°C. The average humidity was 82%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 57%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 7 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in May?
Climate Change over Years
This is how Cali climate have been changing during last 43 years period.
The climate in Cali in May 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 May:
Is May a good time to visit Cali?
It’s always a good time to visit Cali, but the weather is changeable in May, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.
Can you sunbathe in Cali in May?
May 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 May?
Cali is often rainy in May. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Cali in May?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Cali in May, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
Other cities in Colombia
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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.