Popayán weather in January (Cauca, Colombia)

Planning a trip to Popayán in January? This guide provides all the details you need.

In January, Popayán generally has pleasant temperatures and heavy rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 22°C. But by evening, they drop to around 13°C.

Popayán in January falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 296 mm for the month. It is the driest month of the year. For those who prefer outdoor activities, it's a great time to explore without the huge concern of sudden downpours. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 16 days of rain are anticipated.

The city usually sees around 163 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Popayán climate page with graphs.

 

Popayán, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 13°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 22°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 53%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 296 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 16 days  
HumidityHumidity 79%  
SunshineSunshine 163 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Colombia in January

Find out more about the weather in Colombia in January and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Popayán in January?

For visitors traveling to Popayán, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in January.

Swimming
6/10
Camping
6/10

Interested in more climate information?

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