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ColombiaThe climate of Popayán
The current climate in Popayán features temperatures ranging from a high of 27°C to a low of 22°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 24°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 11°C and in the warmer months around 15°C.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average monthly maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and average monthly rainfall (in millimeters) for Popayán, Colombia.
Temperature records
The highest temperature recorded in Popayán in recent years was 35°C in September 2014. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 0°C in January 2018.
Rainfall amount
On average, Popayán receives 3460 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation annually.
The hurricane season in Popayán runs from June to November.
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Best time to visit Popayán?
The best time to visit Popayán for mild to warm weather is January and May up to August. You might get some rain, but the temperatures are just right to explore Popayán.
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Climate Table of Popayán
The climate table of Popayán shows the average temperatures, rainfall, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
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| Temp. max (°C) | 22 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 25 | 22 | 27 | 23 | 23 | 22 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 12 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 14 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 208 | 300 | 354 | 398 | 246 | 184 | 225 | 107 | 311 | 464 | 353 | 310 |
| UV Index | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 |
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Temperature charts
These charts display the average temperatures in Popayán, Colombia. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Average Temperature per Month in Popayán
Yearly Temperature in Popayán
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in Popayán, Colombia. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail. The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Average Precipitation per Month in Popayán
Total Yearly Precipitation in Popayán
UV index chart
This chart shows the average UV index per month in Popayán, Colombia. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Average UV Index per Month in Popayán
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Average weather in Popayán by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Popayán. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.