Chocó, Colombia
Playón
Playón is a locality in Chocó, Colombia, close to the sea. The climate is classified as tropical rainforest (Köppen Af), with .
Now29°C
Best timeJan–Mar
Population–
Local time11:06
8.45° N, 77.21° WElevation 1 mUTC−5 · Colombia Standard Time
October: high / low29° / 24°
Rain this month294mm
Sea this month29°
Best timeJan–Mar
Best: Jan–Mar. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Playón at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:57 · 17:5111 h 54 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous86% · Moonrise 15:15Next holiday2 NovemberAll Saints' DayNext eclipse20 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJan–Mar
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month29°C
Average high in August
Coolest month25°C
Average low in January
Wettest monthJuly
344 mm of rain
Driest monthFebruary
67 mm of rain
Warmest sea29°C
August
Weather in Playón
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
29°C
Today hour by hourShowers · wind 2 km/h · humidity 76%
Today22 Oct30°26°2.8 mm
Fri23 Oct31°26°11.8 mm
Sat24 Oct29°25°22.9 mm
Sun25 Oct28°26°16.3 mm
Mon26 Oct29°26°23.4 mm
Tue27 Oct29°25°6.6 mm
Wed28 Oct30°25°9.3 mm
Thu29 Oct30°26°8.9 mm
Fri30 Oct29°25°6.9 mm
Sat31 Oct29°25°11.7 mm
When to go to Playón
Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 69 | 74 | 55 | 37 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 31 | 34 | 39 | 47 |
| High | 28° | 28° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 29° |
| Low | 25° | 25° | 25° | 25° | 25° | 25° | 25° | 25° | 25° | 24° | 24° | 24° |
| Rain (mm) | 83 | 67 | 92 | 239 | 324 | 322 | 344 | 331 | 294 | 294 | 306 | 218 |
| Wet days | 7 | 4 | 11 | 20 | 26 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 18 |
| Sea | 28° | 27° | 28° | 28° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 28° |
What's on in Playón
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Colombia seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Playón
Earthquakes around Playón
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days1magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 195055magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record17within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
7.3Púcuro 34 km ↙1974 · 94 km
6.5Ustupo 95 km →2023 · 54 km
6.3Púcuro 76 km ↓1996 · 129 km
6.3Ustupo 53 km →1985 · 68 km
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Playón?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, February and March offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Playón.
What is the hottest month in Playón?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 29°C and lows of 25°C.
What is the coldest month in Playón?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 28°C and lows of 25°C.
What is the rainiest month in Playón?
July is the wettest month with about 344 mm of precipitation on 28 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Playón?
The sea is warmest in August at about 29°C and coolest in February at about 27°C.