Cauca Weather in April

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Cauca, Colombia in April.

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Popayán

Planning a journey to Cauca, Colombia this April and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Cauca in April

Cauca, Colombia is a region in Colombia. April in Cauca generally has pleasant temperatures, with heavy precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect pleasant maximum daytime temperatures of around 22°C (72°F) and nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) in Popayán.

To explore the conditions in Cauca, Colombia in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

April is a very rainy month with an average rainfall of around 449 mm (18 in) in Popayán. Going by our weather data, it is the wettest month of the year in Popayán.

Average sunshine

Most places get a reasonable amount of sunshine. Take Popayán as an example - it receives around 109 hours of sunlight, offering a nice mix of sunny and partly cloudy days. Want to compare this with brighter destinations? Try our weather planner to explore your options.

Explore Cauca by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Cauca - and find the best time to visit. (based on Popayán)

January22°C (72°F) February22°C (72°F) March22°C (72°F) April22°C (72°F) May22°C (72°F) June22°C (72°F) This monthJuly22°C (72°F) August22°C (72°F) September22°C (72°F) October22°C (72°F) November21°C (70°F) December22°C (72°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Cauca in April

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Cauca.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Cauca

What is the weather like in April for the most popular destinonation in Cauca, Colombia?

Popayán

In April Popayán generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

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April
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March
April
May
Max temperature
22°C (72°F)
22°C (72°F)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
13°C (55°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly sun hours
128 hours
109 hours
115 hours
Monthly rainfall
401 mm (16 in)
449 mm (18 in)
411 mm (16 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
18 days
18 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
less favorable
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Cauca, in Colombia.

In our records: Colombia April extremes

Notable April records observed across cities in Colombia in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • In our records, the warmest April day in Colombia reached 42°C (108°F) in Pozo Colorado on April 17, 2016.
  • Based on our data, the coldest April night in Colombia dropped to -2°C (28°F) in Puerto Carreño on April 21, 2015.

Cauca weather in April: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Cauca, Colombia in April?

In April, Cauca, Colombia generally has less favorable weather conditions. Popayán sees daytime temperatures near 22°C (72°F), with nights cooling to roughly 13°C (55°F).

What is the average temperature in Cauca, Colombia in April?

Popayán averages a daytime maximum of 22°C (72°F) in April, with overnight lows close to 13°C (55°F).

Does Cauca, Colombia get a lot of rain in April?

Yes. April brings heavy rainfall to Cauca, Colombia, with Popayán averaging around 449 mm (18 in). Expect frequent showers and pack accordingly.

Is April a Good Time to Visit Cauca, Colombia?

In our opinion, April may not be the ideal time to visit Cauca, Colombia due to the typically less favorable weather in Popayán.

On average, the best time to visit Cauca, Colombia is in with generally less favorable weather in Popayán.

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