The climate in Popayán during December can be summarized as mild and very wet.
December is in the winter in Popayán and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (71°F), whilst at night 11°C (52°F) is normal.
Daytime temperature | 21.5°C 70.6°F |
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Nightly temperature | 11.4°C 52.4°F |
Average temperature | 16.4°C 61.5°F |
Daily sunshine | 4.9 hrs |
Avg rainfall | 280 mm 11 ins |
Rainy days | 20 days |
Sea temperature | 26.5°C 79.7°F |
Humidity | 84% |
Windspeed | 10.8kph 7 mph |
On average December is the 3rd 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.
The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Popayán in December 2025.
Best places to visit in December
Hottest month: | August | 22.9°C 73.2°F |
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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 |