Temperatures in May
It's pleasantly warm in May in Popayán with an average temperature of 22°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 21°C to a high of 22°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 12°C and 13°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Popayán in May. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of May
The month of May starts in Popayán with warm temperatures, averaging around 22°C during the day and nights close to 13°C. Plenty of days with a chance of precipitation.
Mid-May
By mid-May, the average daytime temperature stays the same at 22°C, with nights close to 13°C. The chance of precipitation is high during this period.
End of May
By the end of May, the average daytime temperature in Popayán will be around 22°C, with nights close to 13°C. There’s a significant chance of many days with precipitation.
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Precipitation in May
In May, there is an average of 246 mm of precipitation, spread over 25 days. The wind speed is around 2 Bft, mostly coming from the South.
With an average precipitation chance of 82% this month, rainy days are almost inevitable.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in May for Popayán. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
Popayán in May |
London | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
22°C | 18°C | |
 High Temp |
22°C | 21°C | |
| Low Temp |
21°C | 15°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
246 mm | 46 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
25 days | 8 days | |
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 8 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
Is May a good time to visit Popayán?
After some sun? Then May isn’t the best time to be in Popayán. The temperature is pleasant, but there’s too much chance of rain this month.
The hurricane season in Popayán runs from June to November.
Temperature records for Popayán in May
With 29°C, Popayán hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in May 2023. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 15°C in 2020. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 8°C to a high of 16°C.
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Daily Temperature in May in Popayán
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in May in Popayán, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Daily Precipitation in May in Popayán
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in May for Popayán, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for May, you can expect around 25 days of rain in Popayán.
Daily UV Index in May in Popayán
This chart shows the average daily UV index in May in Popayán, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in May in Popayán Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in May in Popayán, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in May in Popayán Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in May in Popayán, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Daily climate in May for Popayán
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Average Weather in Popayán by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Popayán. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
