Popayán weather in October (Cauca, Colombia)

What should you pack for a trip to Popayán in October? See what weather conditions to anticipate this month with our guide.

Temperatures

Typically, October in Popayán includes pleasant temperatures and heavy rainfall. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 22°C. After dark they usually decrease to around 13°C.

Precipitation

Popayán in October falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 368 mm for the month. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 21 days with rain.

Average sunshine

Expect a moderate amount of sunlight, with approximately 110 hours. This means a pleasant mix of sun and clouds.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, typically offer 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 October

Min Temperature 13°C  

Max Temperature 22°C  

Chance of Rain 71%  

Precipitation 368 mm  

Rainy days 21 days  

Humidity 80%  

Sunshine 110 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Colombia in October

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

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

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 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.

Swimming

6/10

Camping

6/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Popayán.

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