Farallones de Cali National Natural Park

National Park Andean-Pacific park protecting cloud forest biodiversity near Cali

Near Cali, the Farallones reserve protects montane and cloud-forest terrain with waterfalls and endemic birdlife; hikers and birders come for steep trails, river gorges and panoramic valley views.

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Farallones de Cali National Natural Park
3.2500, -76.6500

Tips for Visiting Farallones de Cali National Natural Park #

  • Start very early (pre-dawn to early morning): cloud forest and montane fog build up later in the day, so mornings give the best chance of clear views and active wildlife along the trails.
  • Check in with the park authority or visitor centre in Cali before you go and hire a local certified guide for steeper trails or longer treks-some areas are zoned and access or permits can be required.
  • Avoid weekend coach-daytrips by choosing a weekday visit or a multi-day trek into less-visited sectors; popular lower-elevation day routes get noticeably busier around mid-morning and lunchtime.

Best Time to Visit Farallones de Cali National Natural Park #

Best visited in the drier periods (roughly Dec-Mar and Jul-Aug) when trails and viewpoints are most accessible.

Drier periods (best for trails)
December-March, July-August · 15-28°C (varies strongly with elevation)
Lower rainfall makes trails and viewpoints more accessible; coastal and lowland areas are warm, uplands remain cooler.
Rainier periods
April-May, October-November · 15-24°C (varies with elevation)
Heavier, frequent rains can make trails muddy and increase landslip risk; some lowland access may be more difficult.
High-elevation/cloud forest
Year-round (conditions dependent on weather) · 10-18°C
Cloud forest areas are cooler and often misty or wet throughout the year; expect cooler, damp conditions relative to the lowlands.

Weather & Climate near Farallones de Cali National Natural Park #

Climate

Farallones de Cali National Natural Park's climate is classified as Tropical Rainforest - Tropical Rainforest climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 15°C to 26°C. Heavy rainfall (2159 mm/year), wettest in October.

Air Quality: AQI 56 Moderate
Best Time to Visit
JulyAugustJanuary
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
33°
Warmest Month
15°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 16°C. Significant rainfall (150 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

65 Good

Comfort

20°
Feels Like Mild
20°C
Temperature
16° 25°
84%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

150 mm
Rainfall
1.0 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.9
UV Index
Very High
11.8h daylight

February

February is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 16°C. Significant rainfall (178 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

65 Good

Comfort

21°
Feels Like Mild
21°C
Temperature
16° 26°
83%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

178 mm
Rainfall
1.0 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.0
UV Index
Very High
11.9h daylight

March

March is the warmest month with highs of 26°C and lows of 16°C. Significant rainfall (200 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

63 Good

Comfort

21°
Feels Like Mild
21°C
Temperature
16° 26°
83%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

200 mm
Rainfall
1.0 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.0
UV Index
Very High
12.0h daylight

April

April is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 16°C. Heavy rain (239 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

61 Good

Comfort

21°
Feels Like Mild
21°C
Temperature
16° 25°
84%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

239 mm
Rainfall
0.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.0
UV Index
Extreme
12.1h daylight

May

May is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 16°C. Significant rainfall (199 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

63 Good

Comfort

20°
Feels Like Mild
20°C
Temperature
16° 25°
84%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

199 mm
Rainfall
0.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.9
UV Index
Very High
12.2h daylight

June

June is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 15°C. Significant rainfall (129 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

65 Good

Comfort

20°
Feels Like Mild
20°C
Temperature
15° 25°
81%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

129 mm
Rainfall
1.0 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.8
UV Index
Very High
12.2h daylight

July

July is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 15°C. Moderate rainfall (79 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

69 Good

Comfort

21°
Feels Like Mild
21°C
Temperature
15° 26°
79%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

79 mm
Rainfall
1.2 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.8
UV Index
Very High
12.2h daylight

August

August is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 15°C. Significant rainfall (109 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

67 Good

Comfort

21°
Feels Like Mild
21°C
Temperature
15° 26°
77%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

109 mm
Rainfall
1.3 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.9
UV Index
Very High
12.1h daylight

September

September is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 15°C. Significant rainfall (135 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

65 Good

Comfort

21°
Feels Like Mild
21°C
Temperature
15° 26°
79%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

135 mm
Rainfall
1.1 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.0
UV Index
Very High
12.0h daylight

October

October is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 15°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (278 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

61 Good

Comfort

20°
Feels Like Mild
20°C
Temperature
15° 25°
84%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

278 mm
Rainfall
0.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.9
UV Index
Very High
11.9h daylight

November

November is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 15°C. Heavy rain (245 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

61 Good

Comfort

20°
Feels Like Mild
20°C
Temperature
15° 25°
86%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

245 mm
Rainfall
0.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.8
UV Index
Very High
11.8h daylight

December

December is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 16°C. Heavy rain (218 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

61 Good

Comfort

20°
Feels Like Mild
20°C
Temperature
16° 25°
86%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

218 mm
Rainfall
1.0 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.8
UV Index
Very High
11.8h daylight

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