Cauca Weather in December

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

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Popayán

Planning a trip to Cauca, Colombia this December? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in Cauca in December

Cauca, Colombia is a region in Colombia. December 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 learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Cauca, Colombia, check out the map below.

Precipitation

December is a very rainy month with an average rainfall of around 341 mm (13 in) in Popayán.

Average sunshine

Sunshine is fairly consistent across many areas. Popayán receives about 144 hours of sunlight in December, providing a good balance between sunny spells and cloud cover. If you're after more sunshine hours, take a look at our weather planner for other sun-rich destinations worldwide.

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Best Places to Visit in Cauca in December

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 December for the most popular destinonation in Cauca, Colombia?

Popayán

In December 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 poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
21°C (70°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
122 hours
144 hours
163 hours
Monthly rainfall
358 mm (14 in)
341 mm (13 in)
296 mm (12 in)
Monthly rainy days
22 days
20 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Popayán →

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Cauca weather in December: frequently asked questions

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

Expect poor weather across Cauca, Colombia in December. The popular destination of Popayán averages 22°C (72°F) by day and 13°C (55°F) at night during this month.

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

Average temperatures in Cauca, Colombia during December range from a nighttime low near 13°C (55°F) to a daytime high around 22°C (72°F) in Popayán.

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

Rainfall in Cauca, Colombia peaks during December. Popayán averages roughly 341 mm (13 in), so frequent and sometimes heavy showers are the norm.

Is December a Good Time to Visit Cauca, Colombia?

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Popayán, December may not be the ideal time to visit Cauca, Colombia.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in offering mostly poor weather in Popayán.

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