January is Cali with the sun switched on and the Feria still ringing in its ears.
Weather#
| Typical | |
|---|---|
| Days | ~30°C / 86°F, sunny |
| Nights | ~19°C / 66°F, breezy |
| Rain | Little |
December before, February after.
What's on#
The first week is still the holiday: Reyes is a public holiday, the city is slow. From the second week, work and university are back.
What to do#
Cristo Rey at sunset, San Antonio, the Pance river on a Sunday, the zoo, and salsa from Thursday to Saturday. Cali, salsa capital covers where to dance, and is Cali safe the practical side. If you are combining cities, Medellín in January is dry too.
Prices#
High for the first few days, normal from the second week.
Pack#
Light clothes, sunscreen, a cap, sandals for the river.
With a caleño#
Post your dates on Roavi Community and see the Local Friends in Cali. How to meet locals in Cali has the other ways.
Cali in January? Sun, river and salsa with someone who lives there.
Meet a Local FriendFrequently Asked Questions
What is the weather like in Cali in January?
Highs around 30°C (86°F), nights around 19°C (66°F), little rain and sun almost every day. With February, July and August, one of the driest months.Is January a good time to visit Cali?
Yes. Dry weather, a quiet city from the second week, normal prices and salsa clubs with a free table. If you want the Feria de Cali, that is late December.What happens in Cali in the first week of January?
It is still the holiday: Reyes is a public holiday on the Monday closest to the 6th, many caleños are away or resting after the Feria, and some places open late. From the second week, business as usual.What should I pack for Cali in January?
Light clothes, sunscreen, a cap, sandals for the Pance river and something to dance in.
