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Cali Weather in December

Cali in December

The short of it: Cali in December averages a high of 29 °C (84 °F) and a low of 19 °C (66 °F), with 192 mm (7.6 in) of rain and about 11 h 55 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are November and October. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 29° · low 19° · rain 192 mm · daylight 11 h 55 min

✦✦ Travel with care for a visit · best months: November & October

December in Cali brings afternoons near 29° and nights around 19°, with about 192 mm of rain over the month. Much like November: highs about 29°, nights near 19°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 192 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

The sun is up for about 11 h 55 min in mid-December.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates December 2 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are November and October.

Against its neighbours, Cali runs warmer than most and wetter than most in December. Yumbo, 17 km to the N, sees much the same highs.

December in Cali, by the numbers

Warmth rank
10th warmest of 12
Rain rank
2nd wettest of 12
Versus November
about the same, 40 mm more rain
Versus January
1° colder
Day–night spread
10°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 55 min
Average wind
3 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
YumboValle del Cauca Department17 km N29°19°146 mm
JamundíValle del Cauca Department19 km S29°19°130 mm
CandelariaValle del Cauca Department19 km E29°19°125 mm
Puerto TejadaCauca Department25 km SSE29°19°142 mm
PalmiraValle del Cauca Department27 km ENE29°19°163 mm
PraderaValle del Cauca Department31 km E28°18°133 mm
VijesValle del Cauca Department31 km NNE28°18°159 mm
DaguaValle del Cauca Department31 km NW27°18°122 mm
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The Almanac · Cali Month by Month

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Much like November: highs about 29°, nights near 19°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 192 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

Climate of Cali by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January30°19°183 mm3 km/h11 h 56 min✦✦
February30°19°142 mm4 km/h12 h 0 min✦✦
March30°19°123 mm4 km/h12 h 5 min✦✦
April29°19°159 mm3 km/h12 h 11 min✦✦
May29°19°154 mm3 km/h12 h 16 min✦✦
June30°19°132 mm3 km/h12 h 19 min✦✦
July30°19°86 mm4 km/h12 h 18 min✦✦
August31°19°84 mm4 km/h12 h 14 min✦✦
September30°19°115 mm4 km/h12 h 8 min✦✦
October29°19°199 mm3 km/h12 h 2 min✦✦✦
November29°19°152 mm3 km/h11 h 58 min✦✦✦
December29°19°192 mm3 km/h11 h 55 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Cali in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Cali in December?

Days average 29 °C (84 °F) and nights 19 °C (66 °F), with about 192 mm (7.6 in) of rain over the month. Much like November: highs about 29°, nights near 19°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 192 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

Is December a good time to visit Cali?

The Almanac gives December 2 of 5 (travel with care). The best months are November and October.

How long are the days in Cali in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 11 h 55 min. Near the equator the days hardly change through the year.

Does it snow in Cali in December?

Hardly — December nights average 19 °C (66 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Cali in December?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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