What’s the climate like in Popayán?
The current climate of Popayán features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 27°C during the day to lows of 22°C. The average yearly temperature is around 24°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 11°C and in the warmer months around 15°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Popayán in recent years was 35°C in September 2014. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 0°C in January 2018.
On average, Popayán receives 3460 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, London gets 701 mm of precipitation annually.
The hurricane season in Popayán runs from June to November.
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Best time to visit Popayán?
The best time to visit Popayán for pleasant to warm weather is January and May through August. There might be some rain during this period, but the temperatures are just right for exploring Popayán.
Climate Table of Popayán
The climate table of Popayán shows the average temperatures, precipitation, and UV index per month. The table gives an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of precipitation in millimetres, the total snowfall in centimetres, and the UV index for each month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
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| Temp. max (°C) | 22 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 25 | 22 | 27 | 23 | 23 | 22 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 12 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 14 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 208 | 300 | 354 | 398 | 246 | 184 | 225 | 107 | 311 | 464 | 353 | 310 |
| UV Index | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 24°C
- Highest temperature: 27°C in September
- Lowest temperature: 22°C in January, February, May, June, August and December
- Precipitation: 3460 mm per year, averaging 288 mm per month
- Driest months: 107 mm in August, 184 mm in June and 208 mm in January
- Wettest months: 464 mm in October, 398 mm in April and 354 mm in March
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Average Temperature per Month in Popayán
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Popayán, Colombia. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Popayán
This graph shows how much precipitation Popayán, Colombia, gets on average per month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of precipitation is measured in millimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded precipitation per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Popayán
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Popayán, Colombia. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Popayán
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Popayán, Colombia. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Popayán
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Popayán, Colombia, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimetres, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in Popayán by Month
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