October is Cali dancing in the rain: the Festival Mundial de Salsa and the second season of downpours, in the same month.
Weather#
| Typical | |
|---|---|
| Mornings | Sunny |
| Days | ~29°C / 84°F |
| Afternoons | A downpour almost every day |
| Nights | ~19°C / 66°F |
September before, November after.
What's on#
- The Festival Mundial de Salsa: competition and shows by the salsa schools of Cali and the world, on dates the organisers publish, in recent editions in early October at the Coliseo El Pueblo. Tickets ahead.
- Halloween, the 31st: costumes, parties in Granada and Menga, children in the shopping centres.
- A Monday public holiday mid-month.
The rainy-season day#
Morning The hills, the Pance river, San Antonio. Afternoon A salsa class, La Tertulia, a café. Night The salsa clubs, which do not get wet. Cali, salsa capital explains where.
Prices#
Low outside the festival days.
Pack#
A packable rain jacket, puddle-proof shoes, repellent, clothes and shoes to dance in properly, a costume if you arrive for the 31st.
With a caleño#
Which gala to see, which school to follow, where to dance afterwards: post your dates on Roavi Community and see the Local Friends in Cali.
Cali in October? The Festival Mundial de Salsa with someone who can dance.
Meet a Local FriendFrequently Asked Questions
What is the weather like in Cali in October?
Highs around 29°C (84°F), nights around 19°C (66°F), sunny mornings and a downpour most afternoons. With November, the second rainy season.When is the Festival Mundial de Salsa in Cali?
On dates the organisers publish each year; recent editions have been in early October at the Coliseo El Pueblo, with several days of competition and shows by Cali's salsa schools and visiting ones. Buy tickets ahead.Is Halloween celebrated in Cali?
Yes, seriously: adult costumes, parties in Granada and Menga, children trick-or-treating in the shopping centres on the 31st.What should I pack for Cali in October?
A packable rain jacket, puddle-proof shoes, repellent, real dancing clothes and shoes, and a costume if you arrive for the 31st.
This article was written with the help of AI and reviewed by the Roavi team.
