Popayán weather in May (Cauca, Colombia)
How is May weather typically in Popayán? This guide provides the necessary weather information for your travel plans.
Temperatures
May in Popayán generally includes pleasant temperatures and heavy rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 22°C. But by evening, they drop to around 13°C.
Precipitation
Popayán in May falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 411 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, you can expect around 18 days of rain.Average sunshine
The month experiences a moderate amount of sunlight, with 115 hours hours. A nice balance between sunshine and clouds.If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures generally stand out with the best circumstances. While tend to showcase less optimal conditions.
For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Popayán climate page with graphs.
Popayán, monthly averages in May
Min Temperature
13°C
Max Temperature
22°C
Chance of Rain
59%
Precipitation
411 mm
Rainy days
18 days
Humidity
80%
Sunshine
115 hours
Percentage Sunshine
Where to go in Colombia in May
Find out more about the weather in Colombia and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor
So, what should you wear in this month?
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.
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