Cauca Weather in January

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

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Popayán

Planning a journey to Cauca, Colombia this January 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 January

Cauca, Colombia is a region in Colombia. January 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

January is a very rainy month with an average rainfall of around 296 mm (12 in) in Popayán. Going by our weather data, this month in Popayán usually has the least rain, making it the driest month of the year.

Average sunshine

Sunshine amounts are decent in most places. Popayán gets approximately 163 hours of sunlight in January, offering a reasonable amount of both bright and cloudy periods. Curious about sunnier destinations? Our weather planner makes it easy to find places worldwide with pleasant weather.

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 January

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 January for the most popular destinonation in Cauca, Colombia?

Popayán

In January 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.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
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
144 hours
163 hours
128 hours
Monthly rainfall
341 mm (13 in)
296 mm (12 in)
333 mm (13 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
16 days
15 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.

Cauca weather in January: frequently asked questions

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

January in Cauca, Colombia brings less favorable weather. In Popayán, daytime temperatures are typically around 22°C (72°F) and nighttime lows hover near 13°C (55°F).

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

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

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

Yes. January brings heavy rainfall to Cauca, Colombia, with Popayán averaging around 296 mm (12 in). Expect frequent showers and pack accordingly.

Is January a Good Time to Visit Cauca, Colombia?

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

Generally speaking, provide less favorable weather in Popayán.

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