January · Colombia
Best time to visit Cali in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Cali in January
Average temperature 16°C, 77 mm of rain, about 15 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 85% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
January score
7.6/10
Ranked #4 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 16°C
- Rainfall
- 77 mm
- Humidity
- 85%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 15
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
January in Cali scores 7.6/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - an above-average month (#4 of 12). Expect around 16°C, 77 mm of rain, and roughly 15 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Cali is Colombia's salsa capital, with warm evenings, colonial churches and Andean foothills.
January in Cali: strong conditions, 4th of 12
January averages 16°C (61°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.
Rainfall runs 77 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 15 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 11.8 hours of daylight.
It scores 7.6/10 here, 4th of 12 months, against 8.5/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a packable rain layer.
Figure on mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Cali in January?
- In January, Cali averages 16°C, 77 mm of rain, and about 15 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 7.6/10.
- Is January a good time to visit Cali?
- January earns a 7.6/10 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 January?
- Expect about 77 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 85% and there are about 15 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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