Popayán weather
At 2:15 PM local time it was drizzle and 21°C (70°F). Real rain for 7 hours (17.2 mm total) — consider moving outdoor plans. Best months for weather: Jun–Sep, Jan. Popayán sits 1723 m (5,653 ft) above sea level, which keeps it cooler than the coast. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Popayán, Cauca Department, Colombia.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 92%
- Chance of rain
- 100%
- Rain
- 0.6 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Real rain for 7 hours (17.2 mm total) — consider moving outdoor plans
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Jun–Sep, JanOff season Apr, Oct–Nov
About Popayán weather
Is it raining in Popayán right now?
Yes. It’s drizzle and 21° right now. Real rain for 7 hours (17.2 mm total) — consider moving outdoor plans.
What’s the weather like in Popayán this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 21–22° and lows of 16–17°. Rain is likely on 7 of 7 days (Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday). The driest day looks like Saturday.
Has it been raining in Popayán lately?
In the past 7 days, Popayán had 7 rainy days and 56.1 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Popayán?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket and a light jacket.
Popayán weather by month
When is the best time to visit Popayán?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Popayán is Jun–Sep, Jan, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Apr, Oct–Nov tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 22°C (72°F) in November to 25°C (77°F) in August.
What is the rainiest month in Popayán?
November is the wettest month, with about 145 mm (5.7 in) of rain on average. August is the driest, with about 27 mm (1.1 in).
What is the hottest month in Popayán?
August is the warmest, with average highs of 25°C (77°F) and lows of 13°C (56°F). November is the coolest, with highs of 22°C (72°F) and lows of 14°C (57°F).
Does Popayán have a rainy season?
Not a strong one. No month averages more than 150 mm of rain; the wettest is November at about 145 mm (5.7 in).
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months