May · Colombia
Best time to visit Cali in May Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Cali in May
Average temperature 17°C, 133 mm of rain, about 14 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 86% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
May score
6.5/10
Ranked #8 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 17°C
- Rainfall
- 133 mm
- Humidity
- 86%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 14
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
May in Cali scores 6.5/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #8 of 12. Expect around 17°C, 133 mm of rain, and roughly 14 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Cali is Colombia's salsa capital, with warm evenings, colonial churches and Andean foothills.
May in Cali: mixed conditions, plan around the weather
Temperatures hover around 17°C (62°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.
133 mm of rain signals a properly wet month, with only about 14 days with 6+ hours of sunshine to count on — build indoor options into the schedule.
That is 6.5/10 on the same scale — 8th 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.
Budget for low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
If your dates are flexible, August is materially better in Cali — 2 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Cali in May?
- In May, Cali averages 17°C, 133 mm of rain, and about 14 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 6.5/10.
- Is May a good time to visit Cali?
- May earns a 6.5/10 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 May?
- Expect about 133 mm of rain in May. Average humidity is 86% and there are about 14 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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