🇨🇴 Bogotá vs Cali 🇨🇴

Bogotá, Colombia vs Cali, Colombia — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Cali is the warmer of the two — about 5 degrees warmer on average across the year. Bogotá is drier, with roughly 87 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇨🇴 Bogotá🇨🇴 Cali
Avg annual high20°C25°C
Hottest monthJanuary (20°C)August (26°C)
Coldest monthJanuary (8°C low)July (18°C low)
Rainy days / year208295
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Best months to visitJanuary, February, DecemberJune, July, August

🇨🇴 Bogotá

Best around January, February, December. Hottest in January (20°C), coldest lows in January (8°C).

🇨🇴 Cali

Best around June, July, August. Hottest in August (26°C), coldest lows in July (18°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is Bogotá or Cali warmer?

Cali is warmer overall, averaging about 5 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Bogotá or Cali?

Cali is rainier — Bogotá sees about 87 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Bogotá vs Cali?

Bogotá is best around January, February, December; Cali is best around June, July, August.

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