Popayán weather and climate in 2024
Day
23 °C
Night
14 °C
Sea
27 °C
Precipitation
229 mm
in month
Rainy days
17 days
in month
Daylight
12 hours
average
Sunshine
5 hours
average
Humidity
84 %
Day
23 °C
Night
14 °C
Sea
27 °C
Precipitation
229 mm
in month
Rainy days
17 days
in month
Daylight
12 hours
average
Sunshine
5 hours
average
Humidity
84 %
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Weather overview
Popayán (Colombia) is a place with a tropical climate. The day temperatures range from 23 °C (73 °F) in November to 25 °C (77 °F) in September. The driest month is August with just 7 days of rain, on the contrary, the month when it rains the most is November with 19 days of rain. Temperatures during the night go from 12 °C (54 °F) in September to 14 °C (57 °F) in March.
January weather
The descent of the number of rainy days can be observed, its value is 14 days in Popayán, and the rainfall amount continues to descent as well, with its value being 144 mm (5.67 in). The tourist season is taking place. The maximum of the number of sun hours (without clouds) is observable in January.
February weather
The tourist season continues in Popayán. The descent of the number of rainy days can be observed, with its value being 13 days, and the rainfall amount descents similarly to the previous month too.
March weather
The beginning of the rise of the number of rainy days could be noticed, with its value being 16 days in Popayán, and the rainfall amount starts to rise as well, the value of this measure is 168 mm (6.60 in). The maximum of the night temperature is observable in March. The beginning of the descent of the number of sun hours (without clouds) could be noticed, its value is 4 hours. There is pending tourist season.
April weather
The number of rainy days continues to rise, the value of this measure is 17 days in Popayán, and the rise of the rainfall amount can be observed too, with its value being 201 mm (7.90 in). The tourist season continues. The minimum of the wind speed can be noticed in this month. The number of sun hours (without clouds) reaches its minimum, with its value being 4 hours.
May weather
The tourist season is taking place in Popayán. The beginning of the descent of the number of rainy days could be noticed, with its value of 16 days, and the rainfall amount descent's start could be observed as well, with its value of 150 mm (5.89 in).
June weather
The tourist season is close to its peak in Popayán. The descent of the number of rainy days can be observed, with its value of 11 days, and the descent of the rainfall amount can be observed too, with its value being 96 mm (3.79 in). The night temperature starts to descent. The number of sun hours (without clouds) rise's start could be observed in this month. The maximum of the day length is observable, the value of this measure is 12 hours.
July weather
The beginning of the rise of the day temperature could be noticed, its value is 24 °C (76 °F) in Popayán. The tourist season is close to its peak, while the dry season is at its beginning this month. The number of rainy days continues to descent, the value of this measure is 8 days, while the rainfall amount reaches its minimum, with its value of 50 mm (1.98 in). The rise of the number of sun hours (without clouds) can be observed, its value is 5 hours.
August weather
The rise of the day temperature can be observed, its value is 25 °C (76 °F) in Popayán. The tourist season is taking place, and the dry season is close to its peak as well. The minimum of the number of rainy days can be noticed in this month. The wind speed is on its maximum, with its value of 2. The humidity is on its minimum, its value is 73 %.
September weather
The day temperature is on its maximum, the value of this measure is 25 °C (77 °F) in Popayán, on the contrary the night temperature reaches its minimum in September. The number of rainy days starts to rise, and the beginning of the rise of the rainfall amount could be noticed too in this month. The tourist season continues. The number of sun hours (without clouds) starts to descent, with its value being 5 hours.
October weather
The day temperature descent's start could be observed, its value is 23 °C (74 °F) in Popayán, on the contrary the beginning of the rise of the night temperature could be noticed, with its value being 14 °C (56 °F). The wet season slowly starts. The rise of the number of rainy days can be observed, with its value being 17 days, and the rainfall amount continues to rise too, its value is 232 mm (9.12 in). The descent of the number of sun hours (without clouds) can be observed, with its value of 4 hours.
November weather
The wet season is taking place this month in Popayán. The day temperature is on its minimum, the value of this measure is 23 °C (73 °F). The rainfall amount is on its maximum, its value is 272 mm (10.72 in), and the maximum of the number of rainy days can be noticed as well, with its value being 19 days. The maximum of the humidity can be noticed, with its value being 84 %.
December weather
The beginning of the descent of the number of rainy days could be noticed, the value of this measure is 17 days in Popayán, and the beginning of the descent of the rainfall amount could be noticed too, with its value of 229 mm (9.03 in). The tourist season slowly starts this month. The minimum of the day length can be noticed, the value of this measure is 12 hours. The number of sun hours (without clouds) starts to rise.
FAQs
How windy is Popayán in January?
In January in Popayán, there will be an average wind scale of 1. It is rather a milder or unnoticeable wind, therefore it will not bother you during your holiday.
How humid is Popayán in February?
In Popayán in February, expect humidity around 81 %. This humidity is rather above average, but except for sensitive individuals, it should not be a problem.
How many hours of sun to expect in Popayán in March?
There is an average length of sunshine of 4 hours per day in Popayán in March.
What is the night temperature in Popayán in April?
The average night temperature in Popayán in April is 14 °C (57 °F). Nights can be cooler, morning running can be refreshing but choose appropriate clothing, evening outdoor sitting can be pleasant but you can also be cold.
What is the sea temperature in Popayán in May?
The temperature of the sea in May in Popayán is 28 °C (83 °F). This temperature is someone's dream come true, while for someone it may no longer be ideal for the purpose of refreshment.
How many days of precipitation on average can I expect in June in Popayán?
There are 11 days, which are rainy in Popayán in June, that is, days with precipitation more than 2 mm (0.08 in). Converted to days of the week, this means that it will occur on an average of 2.5 days of the week, or in general - 36 % days. In absolute terms, the decrease compared to the last month is 5 days. This is 33 % decrease of the indicator.
Is it hot in Popayán in July?
In July in Popayán, you will enjoy nice warm weather, but it will also be pleasant and you probably won't feel hot.
Is August a good month to visit Popayán?
In Popayán in August, there are ideal conditions for a vacation. The temperature during the day will be nice 25 °C (76 °F). The seawater temperature reaches ideal 28 °C (82 °F). You can expect just 7 days of rain during the month, taking an umbrella is not necessary. The temperature of 13 °C (55 °F) at night may make it better to dine inside or to put on more clothes for a dinner outside.
What temperature can I expect during the day in Popayán in September?
The average daily temperature in Popayán in September is 25 °C (77 °F). A comfortable temperature for most people, where it is neither too cold nor too hot, and a large number of activities can be carried out comfortably, including sunbathing by the water. Lighter clothing will be suitable - shorts, skirts, t-shirts, jackets; a light sweater and long trousers may also be useful.
Is there a wet season in Popayán in December?
No, there is no wet season in Popayán in December - you can expect 17 days of rain during the month.
We make the most from 40 years of historical weather data to predict the best weather conditions.
Deciding on where to go for a holiday is hard sometimes. Get inspired by the most popular destinations.
We aggregate data from combining multiple weather sources to ensure accuracy of the highest order.