When is the best time to go to Popayán
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Popayán, Colombia. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.
Average temperatures in Popayán
Popayán weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Popayán are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.
January
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20°C | 185mm | 5.6hrs | 12.7hrs |
January is a wet month in Popayán and the temperature is generally mild.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Popayán for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
January is in the winter in Popayán and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (72°F), whilst at night 11°C (52°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Popayán with around 185mm 7.3 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.6 hours of sunshine per day.
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20°C | 171mm | 5.3hrs | 12.8hrs |
February in Popayán is generally wet with the temperature being mild.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Popayán for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
February is in the winter in Popayán and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (72°F), whilst at night 11°C (53°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Popayán with around 171mm 6.7 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.3 hours of sunshine per day.
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20°C | 189mm | 4.5hrs | 12.8hrs |
The weather in March in Popayán is characteristically mild and wet.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Popayán for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
March is in the spring in Popayán and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (72°F), whilst at night 12°C (53°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Popayán with around 189mm 7.4 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.5 hours of sunshine per day.
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20°C | 215mm | 3.8hrs | 12.9hrs |
Popayán's weather in April is typically mild and very wet in nature.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Popayán for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
April is in the spring in Popayán and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (71°F), whilst at night 12°C (53°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Popayán with around 215mm 8.4 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 19 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.8 hours of sunshine per day.
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20°C | 158mm | 4.1hrs | 13hrs |
May is a wet month in Popayán and the temperature is generally mild.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Popayán for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
May is in the spring in Popayán and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (71°F), whilst at night 12°C (53°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Popayán with around 158mm 6.2 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.1 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20°C | 97mm | 4.8hrs | 12.7hrs |
Popayán's weather in June is typically mild and a little damp in nature.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Popayán.
June is in the summer in Popayán and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (72°F), whilst at night 11°C (52°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Popayán with around 97mm 3.8 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.8 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20°C | 52mm | 5.4hrs | 12.8hrs |
July in Popayán is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being mild.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Popayán, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
July is in the summer in Popayán and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 23°C (73°F), whilst at night 11°C (51°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Popayán with around 52mm 2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.4 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21°C | 53mm | 5.4hrs | 12.8hrs |
The weather in August in Popayán is characteristically mild and reasonably dry.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Popayán, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
August is in the summer in Popayán and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 23°C (74°F), whilst at night 11°C (51°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Popayán with around 53mm 2.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.4 hours of sunshine per day.
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21°C | 104mm | 4.9hrs | 12.9hrs |
Popayán's weather in September is typically mild and damp in nature.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Popayán.
September is in the fall / autumn in Popayán and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 23°C (74°F), whilst at night 11°C (52°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Popayán with around 104mm 4.1 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.9 hours of sunshine per day.
Popayán weather in September »
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20°C | 292mm | 4hrs | 13hrs |
October is a very wet month in Popayán and the temperature is generally mild.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Popayán for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
October is in the fall / autumn in Popayán and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (71°F), whilst at night 11°C (52°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Popayán with around 292mm 11.5 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 21 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4 hours of sunshine per day.
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19°C | 326mm | 4.1hrs | 12.7hrs |
November in Popayán is generally very wet with the temperature being mild.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Popayán for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
November is in the fall / autumn in Popayán and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (70°F), whilst at night 11°C (52°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Popayán with around 326mm 12.8 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 22 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.1 hours of sunshine per day.
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19°C | 280mm | 4.9hrs | 12.8hrs |
December in Popayán is generally very wet with the temperature being mild.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Popayán for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
December is in the winter in Popayán and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (71°F), whilst at night 11°C (53°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Popayán with around 280mm 11 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 20 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.9 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Popayán weather stats
| Hottest month: | August | 22.9°C 73.2°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | July | 52mm 2ins |
| Sunniest month: | January | 5.6hrs |
| Coldest month: | November | 20.9°C 69.6°F |
| Wettest month: | November | 326mm 12.8ins |
| Warmest sea: | May | 27.1°C 80.8°F |
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