November is Cali wet, cheap and rehearsing for December.
Weather#
| Typical | |
|---|---|
| Mornings | Sunny |
| Days | ~28°C / 82°F |
| Afternoons | A downpour almost every day, sometimes into the evening |
| Nights | ~19°C / 66°F |
October before, December after.
How to plan around the rain#
Mornings for the hills, the Pance river and San Antonio. Afternoons for a salsa class, La Tertulia, a café, a long lunch. Nights as always. Cali, salsa capital has the clubs.
Prices and people#
Among the lowest of the year. Few tourists, and caleños not yet in Feria mode.
The run-up to the Feria#
In late November the Christmas lights come on and the salsa schools rehearse for the salsódromo. If your dates allow, stay into December: Cali in December and the Feria de Cali guide.
Pack#
A packable rain jacket, puddle-proof shoes, repellent, light clothes, something to dance in.
With a caleño#
Post your dates on Roavi Community and see the Local Friends in Cali.
Cali in November? The cheap month before the Feria, with someone who lives there.
Meet a Local FriendFrequently Asked Questions
What is the weather like in Cali in November?
Highs around 28°C (82°F), nights around 19°C (66°F), sunny mornings and a downpour most afternoons, sometimes lasting into the evening. The wettest month of the second half of the year.Is November a good time to visit Cali?
For price, yes: one of the cheapest months, with few tourists. Plan mornings outdoors and afternoons in salsa classes, museums and cafés. Late November also has the Christmas lights switched on.Should I stay into December for the Feria de Cali?
If your dates allow, yes. The Feria runs 25 to 30 December; hotels for that week book out months ahead, so reserve the December nights early.What should I pack for Cali in November?
A packable rain jacket, puddle-proof shoes, repellent, light clothes, something to dance in.
