December · Colombia
Best time to visit Cali in December Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Cali in December
Average temperature 16°C, 104 mm of rain, about 12 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 88% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
December score
6.8/10
Ranked #6 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 16°C
- Rainfall
- 104 mm
- Humidity
- 88%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 12
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
December in Cali scores 6.8/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - an above-average month (#6 of 12). Expect around 16°C, 104 mm of rain, and roughly 12 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Cali is Colombia's salsa capital, with warm evenings, colonial churches and Andean foothills.
December in Cali: mixed conditions, plan around the weather
Temperatures hover around 16°C (62°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.
104 mm of rain signals a properly wet month, with only about 12 days with 6+ hours of sunshine to count on — build indoor options into the schedule.
That is 6.8/10 on the same scale — 6th of 12 months, versus 8.5/10 for the best month here.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
If your dates are flexible, August is materially better in Cali — 1.7 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Cali in December?
- In December, Cali averages 16°C, 104 mm of rain, and about 12 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 6.8/10.
- Is December a good time to visit Cali?
- December earns a 6.8/10 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 December?
- Expect about 104 mm of rain in December. Average humidity is 88% and there are about 12 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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