Founded in 1536, Santiago de Cali sits in the fertile Cauca Valley at 1,000m elevation, giving it eternal spring weather. It's the undisputed world capital of salsa music and dance — schools and clubs are on every corner. The city is less polished than Medellín but more authentically Colombian, with a thriving food scene, nearby Pacific coast beaches, and a cost of living that's among the lowest in Colombian cities popular with nomads.
Cali barely changes season: around 24°C most of the year.
It rains all year — about 1457 mm in total, from 197 mm in April down to 47 mm in August — so there is no dry stretch to aim for.
Wind is rarely an issue; most months sit between calm and a light breeze. Air quality is worth watching: March averages an AQI of 52, while November clears to 33.
Daylight is steady all year, around 12.0 hours a day.
For what you're after, the best months in Cali are June – September. Expect fast internet (268 Mbps) and a moderate cost of living (about €850 a month).
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