The weather in January in Popayán

It's pleasantly warm in January in Popayán with an average temperature of 22°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 20°C to a high of 23°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 11°C and 13°C.

Looking for sun? January isn’t a good month to be in Popayán. The temperature is nice, but there’s too much chance of rain.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in January for Popayán, Colombia. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.

Rainfall amount

In January, there is an average of 208 mm of precipitation, spread over 24 days. The wind speed is around 2 Bft, mostly coming from the South.

Daily weather in January for Popayán

Click on any day in January to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Popayán. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

January weather comparison

  Popayán New York
Average temperature 22°C 5°C
Max. temperature 23°C 11°C
Min. temperature 11°C -5°C
Total precipitation 208 mm 97 mm
Rainy days 24 days 12 days

Start of January

The month of January starts in Popayán with warm temps, averaging around 22°C during the day and nights around 13°C.

Mid January

By mid-January, daytime temps stay steady at around 22°C, with nights around 13°C. There’s a high chance of precipitation during this time.

End of January

By the end of January, the average daytime temperature in Popayán is around 23°C, while nighttime temps are about 13°C. There’s a significant chance of many days with precipitation.

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UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 9 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.

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Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in January in Popayán, Colombia. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in January in Popayán

Temperature in January in Popayán over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in January 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.

Daily Precipitation in January in Popayán

Total precipitation in January in Popayán over the years

Daily UV index in January in Popayán

This chart shows the average daily UV index in January in Popayán, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.

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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.