August is when the Pacific comes up to Cali and the city dances to a different beat.
Weather#
| Typical | |
|---|---|
| Days | ~31°C / 88°F, sunny |
| Nights | ~19°C / 66°F, breezy |
| Rain | Little; the driest month with July |
The Petronio Álvarez#
The festival of music from Colombia's Pacific coast, in Cali every August on dates the organisers publish. Marimba, currulao, chirimía, viche, Pacific food, free concerts and a festival citadel full for several nights in a row. It is the city's August party and the hotels know it: book ahead.
What to do#
Outside the festival, everything that wants a clear sky: the hills, the Pance river, San Antonio, and salsa, which in August competes with the Pacific. Cali, salsa capital and how to meet locals in Cali. If you are combining, Medellín in August has the Feria de las Flores.
Prices#
High on the Petronio days, moderate the rest of the month.
Pack#
Light clothes, sunscreen, a cap, comfortable shoes for long hours on your feet at the festival.
The Petronio with a caleño#
Which night to go, where to eat in the citadel, which viche to try: someone who lives here knows. Post your dates on Roavi Community and see the Local Friends in Cali.
Cali in August? The Petronio with a caleño.
Meet a Local FriendFrequently Asked Questions
What is the weather like in Cali in August?
Highs around 31°C (88°F), nights around 19°C (66°F), little rain and a breeze in the afternoon. With July, the driest month of the year.What is the Petronio Álvarez festival?
Colombia's festival of Pacific-coast music, held in Cali every August on dates the organisers announce each year: marimba, currulao, chirimía, viche (the Pacific cane spirit), Pacific food, free concerts and a festival citadel that fills for several nights running.Do I need to book ahead for Cali in August?
For the Petronio days, yes: hotels fill and prices rise. Outside those dates August is moderate and easy.What should I pack for Cali in August?
Light clothes, sunscreen, a cap, and comfortable shoes for many hours standing at the festival.
