Average Monthly Sunshine in Popayán

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Popayán receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Across the seasons, sunshine hours in Popayán vary. From a high of 172 hours in July, to a low of 109 hours in April, the city offers a balanced mix of sunny and overcast days. The total annual sunshine amounts to 1636 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means you can enjoy 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 / rainier time of the year.

Popayán’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Popayán enjoys an average of 1636 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

In Barcelona, Spain, there are 2530 hours of sunshine annually and is a city that can be visited year-round.

Manchester, UK, experiences just around 1420 hours of sunshine annually.

The climate in San Francisco, USA, includes 3072 hours of sunshine annually, thanks to its mild coastal weather.

In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual sunshine is 1930 hours, with sunny periods between rainy seasons.

Other climate information

April, Popayán’s wettest month, receives 330 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 22°C. During the driest month January you can expect a temperature of 22°C.

For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Popayán Precipitation page.