Popayán Weather in January

What's the weather like in Popayán (Cauca) in January 2024?

The climate in Popayán during January can be summarized as mild and wet.

January is in the winter in Popayán and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (72°F), whilst at night 11°C (52°F) is normal.

Popayán weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 22°C 71.6°F
Nightly temperature 11.2°C 52.2°F
Average temperature 16.6°C 61.9°F
Daily sunshine 5.6 hrs
Avg rainfall 185 mm 7.3 ins
Rainy days 16 days
Sea temperature 26.5°C 79.8°F
Humidity 82%
Windspeed 11.9kph 7 mph

On average January is the 6th wettest 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.

January temperatures in Popayán

Popayán average temperature in January

January rainfall

Popayán average rain in January

January hourly sunshine

Popayán average rain in January

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 January 2024.

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Popayán weather stats

Popayán weather statistics
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
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