August · Colombia
Best time to visit Cali in August Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Cali in August
Average temperature 17°C, 48 mm of rain, about 16 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 81% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
August score
8.5/10
Ranked #1 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 17°C
- Rainfall
- 48 mm
- Humidity
- 81%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 16
- Crowd Density
- Peak Tourist Rush
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
August in Cali scores 8.5/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - the single best month of the year. Expect around 17°C, 48 mm of rain, and roughly 16 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Cali is Colombia's salsa capital, with warm evenings, colonial churches and Andean foothills.
August in Cali tops the year's climate scores
Temperatures hover around 17°C (62°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.
Budget for roughly 48 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 16 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 12.1 hours of daylight to work around it.
On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Cali at 8.5/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a packable rain layer.
Budget for peak pricing, and this is one of the busiest months here. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Cali in August?
- In August, Cali averages 17°C, 48 mm of rain, and about 16 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 8.5/10.
- Is August a good time to visit Cali?
- August earns a 8.5/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Cali in August?
- Expect about 48 mm of rain in August. Average humidity is 81% and there are about 16 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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