ColombiaAverage weather for Popayán in May
It's pleasantly warm in May in Popayán with an average temperature of 22°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 21°C to a high of 22°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 12°C and 13°C.
Start of May
The month of May starts in Popayán with warm temps, averaging around 22°C during the day and nights around 13°C. There are plenty of days with a good chance of precipitation.
Mid May
By mid-May, 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 May
By the end of May, the average daytime temperature in Popayán is around 22°C, while nighttime temps are about 13°C. There’s a significant chance of many days with precipitation.
In May, there is an average of 246 mm of precipitation, spread over 25 days. The wind speed is around 2 Bft, mostly coming from the South.
Popayán in May |
New York | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average temperature |
22°C | 22°C | |
 Max. temperature |
22°C | 28°C | |
| Min. temperature |
21°C | -5°C | |
 Total precipitation |
246 mm | 105 mm | |
| Rainy days |
25 days | 14 days | |
April
UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 8 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
Is May a good time to visit Popayán?
Looking for sun? May isn’t a good month to be in Popayán. The temperature is nice, but there’s too much chance of rain.
The hurricane season in Popayán runs from June to November.
Temperature records
With 29°C in 2023, Popayán reached the highest temperature in May over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 15°C in 2020. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 8°C to a highest value of 16°C.
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Daily Temperature in May in Popayán
This chart shows the average daily high and low temperatures in May for Popayán, in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the highs, and the blue line shows the lows. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, provide the average temperatures for this month.
Daily Precipitation in May in Popayán
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in May for Popayán, measured in millimeters over the past few years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are listed at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that it rained more often. But remember, it’s just an average, and every day can be different. Based on historical weather data for May, you can expect about 25 days of precipitation in Popayán.
Daily UV index in May in Popayán
This chart shows the average daily UV index in May 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.
Temperature in May in Popayán over the years
This chart shows the average temperature in May in Popayán, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past few years.
Total precipitation in May in Popayán over the years
This chart shows the average precipitation in May in Popayán, measured in millimeters over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, whether it’s snow or hail.
Daily weather in May for Popayán
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Average weather in Popayán by month
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