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Decide whether to visit or live in Cali, then explore current conditions, local people, the map, and concise sourced context.

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Updated Saturday, October 31, 2026 · sourced live layer and versioned editorial content

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Should I visit Cali?

Generally suitable with routine precautions

Official travel guidance notes specific safety precautions and advisories for Colombia, including information regarding weather events such as El Niño.

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Climate normals · 2016–2025

When to go: Cali month by month

Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Cali are typically January, July and August, with average daytime highs around 26–27°C. September is usually the warmest month (average high 27°C), June the coldest (average low 18°C), and November the wettest (about 398 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.

Monthly averages computed from 2016–2025 Open-Meteo historical weather records for this location. Long-run averages, not a forecast.
MonthAvg high (°C)Avg low (°C)Rain (mm)Sunshine (h/day)
January25.718.51969.9
February25.918.81989.4
March25.818.92848.8
April25.619.03378.4
May25.418.82758.4
June25.418.32319.6
July26.018.317210.1
August26.518.418410.1
September26.718.52029.8
October25.618.73658.6
November25.218.73988.6
December25.418.62679.7

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What is being reported around Cali

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People and places shaping Cali

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Research updated Thursday, October 29, 2026
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Past and future events in Cali

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Past · documented context

Previously

  1. Documented history · 1956

    On 7 August 1956, at around 1 a.m., seven Colombian army trucks filled with 42 tons of dynamite exploded near the train station, destroying eight city blocks.

  2. Documented history · 1971

    In 1971, Santiago de Cali hosted the Pan American Games, an event which is considered by many as the height of the city's golden age as a model of civic orderliness: following it, Cali was named the Sports Capital of Colombia.

  3. Documented history · 1982

    In 1982, the government of Cali inaugurated what is now the city's largest building and the third-largest in the Republic of Colombia—"La Torre de Cali", or The Cali Tower.

  4. Documented history · 2021

    Cali became a focus center of the 2021 Colombian protests, which started on 28 April 2021.

  5. Foundation of Cali

    Santiago de Cali was founded on 25 July 1536 by the Spanish explorer Sebastián de Belalcázar.

Current public leadership

  • Alejandro Eder

    Serves as the Mayor of Cali for the period 2024–2027.

  • Nicolás Gómez Arenas

    Designated as alcalde ad hoc of Cali pursuant to Presidential Decree 1479 of September 30, 2026.

People associated with this place

Historical figures

  • Sebastián de Belalcázar

    Spanish explorer who founded Santiago de Cali on 25 July 1536.

  • Petecuy

    Indigenous chief whose tribe inhabited the area between the river Lilí and the Western Cordillera before the Spanish conquest.

  • Joaquín de Caicedo y Cuero

    Hero of Cali associated with the city's main square, Plaza de Caicedo.

Local business and employers

  • University of Valle

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Cali. Public university in Cali, Valle del Cauca, Colombia.

  • TAC Colombia

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Cali. Charter airline based in Bogotá, Colombia.

  • Banco de Occidente

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Cali. Colombian bank.

  • Gran Colombia de Aviación

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Cali. Former colombian airline.

  • Emcali

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Cali.

Newspapers and local media

  • El País

    Structured data records this local media outlet as headquartered in Cali. Colombian newspaper.

Buildings and landmarks

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01 · Overview

Cali, in brief

Cali is mapped here through verified geographic facts and source-linked daily data. Its longer editorial profile is in the enrichment queue.

02 · History

How Cali took shape

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03 · Visit

Visiting Cali

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04 · Food & culture

Food and everyday culture in Cali

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05 · Arts

Arts and cultural life in Cali

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06 · Economy

Work and the economy in Cali

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07 · Safety

Safety and practical guidance for Cali

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08 · Questions

Questions about Cali

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Atlas FAQ Desk

Frequently Asked Questions about Cali

Essential geographic, demographic, currency, and travel context verified from primary records.

01 · Q&A

Where is Cali located and what are its coordinates?

Cali is situated in Colombia at geographic coordinates 3.4305, -76.5199, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.

02 · Q&A

What is the population and time zone of Cali?

Cali has a recorded population of approximately 2,392,877 and observes the America/Bogota time zone.

03 · Q&A

What languages and currency are used in Cali?

Official and commonly spoken languages in Cali include ES-CO, with COP used for local transactions.

04 · Q&A

How can I check live conditions and daily updates for Cali?

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