Cali Weather in April

April: warm and very wet

April stays hot, with daytime highs around 30°C and nights near 22°C. The harder part is the rain: showers fall on many days, humidity is high, and skies are often cloudy. It can feel sticky, with limited sunshine, so don't expect long, dry afternoons outdoors.

You can still explore the churches and museums around San Antonio, or take a salsa class when rain interrupts a walk. Keep flexible plans for outdoor time, and think twice before tackling muddy trails in the Farallones de Cali. The riverside and hilltop views may be less clear, too.

Easter and quieter days

Semana Santa, the Holy Week before Easter, sometimes falls in April. Cali's churches hold religious services, though the exact dates change each year. Easter week can bring more local visitors and altered opening hours, so check individual sights if you're visiting then.

If you hate crowds, April is usually calmer than July to September, Cali's better-weather stretch, and December's Feria de Cali. It's also outside the main festival rush, so stays may cost less than during those busy periods. Rain can keep visitor numbers down, but Easter is the exception.

Tips for Cali in April

Travelling with kids? Plan an indoor option near your day's outdoor stop, so a sudden shower doesn't derail everything. The Cali Zoo is a useful choice, with sheltered areas among its exhibits.

For a practical local tip, visit San Antonio's hill and chapel when the weather looks clearer, then head back down for a bowl of cholado. This Cali treat mixes shaved ice with fruit and syrup. April is wetter than March, though May is also rainy, so a flexible day plan matters more than trying to pick a perfectly dry month.