When is the best time to go to Popayan?

When is the best time to go to Popayan? Here's some information to help you in your decision:

  • The best month for good weather in Popayan is August
  • On average, the warmest months are January, February, March, May, June, July, August, September and October
  • The coldest months are January, February, June, July, August, September, October and December
  • The rainiest months are March, April, May, October and November


Annual weather in Popayan

For full information about the climate and weather in Popayan a specific month, click on the corresponding line below:

Month
January 50°F/74°F
15in
February 52°F/74°F
15.6in
March 54°F/74°F
21.8in
April 54°F/72°F
24.7in
May 54°F/74°F
20.2in
June 52°F/76°F
11.6in
July 50°F/76°F
9.6in
August 50°F/77°F
9.8in
September 52°F/77°F
13in
October 52°F/74°F
22.8in
November 54°F/70°F
24.7in
December 52°F/72°F
18.6in


Weather and climate in Popayan

Popayan enjoys a temperate oceanic climate (with warm summer) in accordance with the Köppen-Geiger classification. The yearly average maximum temperature in Popayan is 74°F (ranging from 70°F in november to 77°F in september). Annual rainfall is 207.2in, with a minimum of 9.6in in july and a maximum of 24.7in in november.
  • Between the months of january and february the climate is just OK. It is for example 74°F as maximum temperature in february and it rains in february about 15.6in.
  • Between the months of march and may the climate is very bad. In average, on the morning it is 54°F and it rains about 90% of the time in may.
  • Between the months of june and september the climate is just OK. The record temperature this month is 88°F and it rains in september about 13in.
  • From october to november the climate is very bad. The temperature rises to 70°F.
  • In the month of december the climate is unfavorable. By early evening, the temperature averages 58°F and, in december, 23 days of rain are expected.

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Charts: temperature and rainfall in Popayan

In the charts below, you can see the following seasonal norms for the city of Popayan: the minimum and maximum outdoor temperature, the risk and amount of monthly rainfall, daily average sunshine, and relative humidity for each month of the year.

Outside temperature

Precipitation (rainfall)

Daily sunshine hours

Humidity


Peak visitor numbers and tourist seasons in Popayan

Find out when Popayan has its high tourist season (the period when the influx of tourists is highest) and off-peak tourist season using our data and figures.

Tourist seasons in Popayan

  • Very low season in Popayan
    The months with the lowest number of tourists are: February, March, April and May.
  • Low season in Popayan
    The months with low numbers of tourists are: January, June, October and November.
  • High season in Popayan
    The number of visitors to Popayan is high in: July and September.
  • Peak season in Popayan
    The largest number of tourists visiting Popayan is during: August and December.

Figure: Visitor index for Popayan month by month



Best time for low prices in Popayan

Average prices of hotels in Popayan month by month

Generally, March is the month with the lowest hotel prices in Popayan. So this is a great time to save on your holiday! In contrast, September is statistically the most expensive month of the year for hotels.

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Average price of hiring a car in Popayan

On average, it costs $ 75 per day to hire a car in Popayan. This price varies by $ 79 depending on the month. In august, hiring a car costs an average of $ 53 per 24 hours, so this is the best time to save money! In contrast, the average price in april is $ 132.

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