When to visit
Popayán?

Discover the best time of year, based on historical climate, temperature, and precipitation.

Popayán
Cauca Department · Colombia

The best time to visit Popayán is January, August, September, when the weather, flight prices, and crowds align. — some variation climate

Climate score
September
60

Good climate

🌧Rainy

Temperature
13–23°C
Cool nights
Feels like
14–25°C
Comfortable
Precipitation
253mm
Moderate rain · 27 days
Sunshine
7.2h
Overcast
Humidity (%)
80%
Comfortable
Annual Climate Analysis
Temperature, Rain & Feels Like
Rain
Actual Temp
Feels Like
10°20°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
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Tourist Crowds
Monthly visitor flow
58
Low season
050100JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSep58OctNovDec
Monthly Overview
Score655950484852556060504857
ClimateRainyRainyCool & rainyCool & rainyCool & rainyCool & rainyRainyRainyRainyRainyCool & rainyCool & rainy
Temperature14–22°C14–22°C14–21°C14–21°C14–21°C14–21°C14–22°C13–23°C13–23°C14–22°C14–21°C14–21°C
Feels like14–24°C15–24°C15–24°C15–24°C15–24°C14–23°C14–24°C14–25°C14–25°C15–24°C15–24°C15–23°C
Precipitation203mm
29 days
246mm
30 days
303mm
30 days
359mm
30 days
347mm
30 days
318mm
30 days
305mm
27 days
256mm
24 days
253mm
27 days
303mm
30 days
314mm
30 days
265mm
30 days
Sunshine7.3h
☀︎ 61%
6.3h
☀︎ 52%
5.7h
☀︎ 47%
5.2h
☀︎ 42%
5.3h
☀︎ 44%
6.5h
☀︎ 53%
7.1h
☀︎ 58%
7.6h
☀︎ 62%
7.2h
☀︎ 59%
5.6h
☀︎ 46%
5.2h
☀︎ 44%
6.6h
☀︎ 55%
WindW · 9 km/hW · 9 km/hW · 8 km/hW · 8 km/hW · 8 km/hW · 9 km/hW · 10 km/hW · 10 km/hNW · 10 km/hNW · 9 km/hNW · 8 km/hW · 8 km/h
Humidity (%)86%87%87%88%88%86%82%79%80%86%88%87%
Day length12.0h12.0h12.1h12.2h12.2h12.3h12.2h12.2h12.1h12.1h12.0h12.0h
Tourist CrowdsLow seasonLow seasonShoulder seasonLow seasonLow seasonHigh seasonHigh seasonHigh seasonLow seasonLow seasonShoulder seasonHigh season
Events & Festivals
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Popayán Holy Week Processions
Popayán Gastronomic Congress
Events & Festivals
  • Popayán Holy Week ProcessionsreligiousSignature event
    March, April· 50k+ visitors

    Each night during Holy Week, robed penitents carry ornate wooden platforms bearing centuries-old religious statues throu…

  • Popayán Gastronomic Congressfood wine
    September· 5k+ visitors

    This early-September culinary gathering celebrates the traditional recipes of the Cauca region, drawing chefs and food l…

Frequently asked questions

What is the best time to visit Popayán?

The best time to visit Popayán is January, September, August, with temperatures between 13 °C and 23 °C. The best month is January. January is low season.

What is the weather like in Popayán?

Popayán has a climate with an overall score of 5.4/10. Annual temperatures range from 13 °C to 23 °C.

What is the hottest month in Popayán?

The hottest month in Popayán is August, with average highs of 23 °C and lows of 13 °C.

What is the rainiest month in Popayán?

The rainiest month in Popayán is April, with an average of 359 mm of precipitation.

When is peak season in Popayán?

Peak season in Popayán is June, July, August, December. This is the most popular period, with the highest tourism levels and prices.

When is shoulder season in Popayán?

Shoulder season in Popayán falls in March, November. It offers a good balance of decent weather and lower prices compared to peak season.