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Bogotá vs Cali for Remote Work

Bogotá and Cali are the two largest cities in Colombia with complete remote-work profiles. Bogotá has about 7.7M residents; Cali has about 2.4M. Bogotá is the national capital.

The best remote-work month in Bogotá is typically August (14°C avg), compared with April (21°C avg) in Cali. Bogotá sees about 7 rainy days that month, while Cali sees about 23 rainy days. Across the year, temperatures range 11–20°C in Bogotá and 17–25°C in Cali.

Bogotá sits at 2,582 m, versus 758 m in Cali.

Side-by-side

Bogotá

Colombia

Population
7.7M
Elevation
2,582 m
Best month
August
Best-month temperature
14°C
Best-month range
11–19°C
Best-month rain
About 7 rainy days
Year temperature range
11–20°C
National capital
Yes

Cali

Colombia

Population
2.4M
Elevation
758 m
Best month
April
Best-month temperature
21°C
Best-month range
19–25°C
Best-month rain
About 23 rainy days
Year temperature range
17–25°C
National capital
No

FAQ

Which is larger, Bogotá or Cali?
Bogotá is the larger of the two complete profiles in Colombia, with about 7.7M residents compared with about 2.4M in Cali.
How does the climate compare in Bogotá vs Cali?
The best remote-work month is typically August in Bogotá (14°C avg) and April in Cali (21°C avg). Rainfall that month is about 7 rainy days in Bogotá versus about 23 rainy days in Cali.