Popayán Climate by Month
Popayán has pretty similar weather over the course of the year.
It also has a relatively rainy climate with high levels of precipitation.
Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.
Average day and night temperature
In Popayán temperatures are generally consistent throughout the year. On average, daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 22°C in August to a pleasant 21°C in July. Nighttime temperatures can drop, with averages reaching 12°C in July.
The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year
Precipitation and rainy days
Popayán experiences significant rainfall throughout the year, averaging 4393 mm of precipitation annually. The wettest period in Popayán occurs in April, which receives around 449 mm of precipitation. During the driest month, January, Popayán experiences heavy rainfall, totaling approximately 296 mm. The consistent precipitation levels throughout the year contribute to a relatively stable climate.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
Popayán enjoys sunny spells year-round. July sees up to 5.7 hours of daily sunshine, perfect for a sunny trip. April, the least sunny month, still offers a generous 3.6 hours of sun despite this cloudier time of the year.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is moderate throughout the year in Popayán.
Relative humidity over the year
The best time of year to visit Popayán in Colombia
The average rainfall figures in Popayán are quite high. Throughout the year, you have a chance of prolonged precipitation. So no matter what time of year you go, you will always have to deal with a high number of rainy days. This makes it more challenging to point out the best time of year to visit. If we needed to pick one month we would choose July which is the sunniest month of the year.Other facts from our historical weather data:
It has mild temperatures all year round ranging between 21°C and 22°C.
August has an average maximum temperature of 22°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is August with an average maximum temperature of 21°C.
April tops the wettest month list with 449 mm of rainfall.
January is the driest month with 296 mm of precipitation.
July is the sunniest month with an average of 172 hours of sunshine.
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