Climate of Popayán, Cauca, Colombia
Point-value climate at Popayán (Cauca, Colombia). Population approximately 258,750.
Located in Cauca, Colombia, Popayán has a mild oceanic climate. Population approximately 258,750. Monthly average temperatures range from 18°C / 64.4°F in November to 18.7°C / 65.7°F in March, with rainfall varying from 55 mm / 2.2 in (July) to 296 mm / 11.7 in (November) — about 2033 mm / 80 in across the year. Popayán is the capital of Cauca. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Popayán's coordinates — often quite different from the surrounding region's area-weighted average.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 18.3°C64.9°F | 169 mm6.7″ | — |
| February | 18.5°C65.3°F | 159 mm6.3″ | — |
| March | 18.7°C65.7°F | 183 mm7.2″ | — |
| April | 18.6°C65.5°F | 210 mm8.3″ | — |
| May | 18.6°C65.5°F | 167 mm6.6″ | — |
| June | 18.3°C64.9°F | 103 mm4.1″ | — |
| July | 18.3°C64.9°F | 55 mm2.2″ | — |
| August | 18.5°C65.3°F | 67 mm2.6″ | — |
| September | 18.4°C65.1°F | 112 mm4.4″ | — |
| October | 18.2°C64.8°F | 269 mm10.6″ | — |
| November | 18°C64.4°F | 296 mm11.7″ | — |
| December | 18.2°C64.8°F | 243 mm9.6″ | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Popayán?
Popayán does not have a clearly "sunny" season by our profile cutoffs — see the "warmest and driest months" fallback for the closest picks. Popayán's warmest month is March at an average of 18.7°C / 65.7°F, and its driest month is July with about 55 mm / 2.2 in of rain.
What is the climate of Popayán?
Popayán, in Cauca, Colombia, has monthly average temperatures ranging from 18°C / 64.4°F in November to 18.7°C / 65.7°F in March. Annual rainfall is approximately 2033 mm / 80 in, with the wettest month being November (296 mm / 11.7 in) and the driest July (55 mm / 2.2 in).
What is the average temperature in Popayán in March?
The average temperature in Popayán in March is 18.7°C / 65.7°F, with rainfall of about 183 mm / 7.2 in — the warmest month of the year.
When is the driest month in Popayán?
The driest month in Popayán is July, with about 55 mm / 2.2 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is 18.3°C / 64.9°F.
When is the wettest month in Popayán?
The wettest month in Popayán is November, with approximately 296 mm / 11.7 in of average monthly rainfall.