UV Index
UV Index
Today's UV index in Santiago de Cali, Colombia 
will be up to 14.1, indicating a extreme level of sun exposure for the average person. Check our tips for today to make sure you're safe in the sun.
Last checked: 2025-05-16
UV index at 14.1 in Santiago de Cali means extreme risk: limit outdoor time especially from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., actively seek shade, wear protective clothing, broad-brimmed hat, apply SPF 30+ sunscreen every 2 hours, and wear UV-blocking sunglasses. Watch for bright surfaces like water and snow increasing UV exposure.
Santiago de Cali has a UV index that is often high due to its location near the equator, meaning the sun's rays are strong throughout the year. UV levels commonly range from moderate to very high daily.
The city experiences a tropical savanna climate with two rainy seasons from March to May and October to November, and drier periods from December to February and June to September. Temperatures stay warm year-round, usually between 18°C and 30°C (64°F to 86°F).
Compared to other Colombian cities, Cali is warmer and less rainy than Bogotá but wetter than cities like Medellín. Its climate is similar to nearby countries like Ecuador and western Venezuela, with mild rainfall and warm temperatures year-round.
See the UV index hour by hour for Santiago de Cali, along with the temperature and how cloudy it is. If the UV level is higher than moderate, it's best to avoid direct sunlight.