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Cali in September: Dry at First, Rainy at the End, Amor y Amistad, and the Run-Up to the Salsa Festival

September in Cali is hot with the rains coming back at the end: around 30°C (86°F) by day, 19°C (66°F) at night, dry for the first weeks and afternoon showers by the end. Amor y Amistad, Colombia's day of love and friendship, is the third Saturday. Low prices. Weather, what's on and what to pack.

Oscar Garcia·Founder of Roavi··2 min read

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September is Cali catching its breath after the Petronio, with the rain coming back and the salsa warming up for October.

Weather#

Early SeptemberLate September
Days~30°C / 86°F, dry~29°C / 84°F
AfternoonsAn occasional stormRegular showers
Nights~19°C / 66°F~19°C / 66°F

August before, October after.

What's on#

Amor y Amistad, the third Saturday: secret-friend games, dinners, salsa clubs full from the Friday. The Festival Mundial de Salsa appears between late September and October; October has the detail.

What to do#

Early in the month: hills, river, San Antonio. Late: mornings outdoors, afternoons in museums and salsa classes. Cali, salsa capital and is Cali safe.

Prices#

Low. The first two weeks combine dry weather with low-season rates.

Pack#

Light clothes, sunscreen, a packable rain jacket for the second half, something to dance in.

With a caleño#

Post your dates on Roavi Community and see the Local Friends in Cali. Amor y Amistad is a weekend for having friends in the city.

Cali in September? Amor y Amistad with a caleño.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the weather like in Cali in September?
    Highs around 30°C (86°F), nights around 19°C (66°F). The first weeks are dry like August; by late September afternoon showers are regular as the second rainy season begins.
  • What is Amor y Amistad?
    Colombia's day of love and friendship, celebrated on the third Saturday of September instead of Valentine's Day: secret-friend gift games, dinners, and salsa clubs full from the Friday night.
  • Is September a good time to visit Cali?
    The first two weeks are one of the best-value windows of the year: dry weather at low-season prices. Late September brings afternoon rain and the run-up to the salsa festival.
  • What should I pack for Cali in September?
    Light clothes, sunscreen, a packable rain jacket for the second half, something to dance in.

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