October · Colombia
Best time to visit Cali in October Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Cali in October
Average temperature 17°C, 167 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).
October score
6.2/10
Ranked #12 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 17°C
- Rainfall
- 167 mm
- Humidity
- 85%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 15
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
October in Cali scores 6.2/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #12 of 12. Expect around 17°C, 167 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.
October in Cali — middling scores, decent value
October averages 17°C (62°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.
At 167 mm this is a genuinely wet month: about 15 days with 6+ hours of sunshine in total, and outdoor plans need an indoor fallback.
It scores 6.2/10 here, 12th 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 proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
Plan for low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Flexible dates? August scores 2.3 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Cali in October?
- In October, Cali averages 17°C, 167 mm of rain, and about 15 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 6.2/10.
- Is October a good time to visit Cali?
- October earns a 6.2/10 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 October?
- Expect about 167 mm of rain in October. Average humidity is 85% and there are about 15 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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