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August · climate normalsWarm days and a month score of 75/100

Popayán in August

Good · 75/100
High / low23° / 15°daily averages
Precipitation63 mm6 wet days
Cloud cover56%monthly average
2.44° N, 76.61° WElevation 1,760 mUTC−5 · Colombia Standard Time
When to goPopayán · weather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec75August
Best timeJul–Sep
August: high / low23° / 15°
iWhat to expect

The weather in August

In August, Popayán averages daytime highs of 23° and night-time lows of 15° — warm weather by day. Expect around 63 mm of precipitation spread over about 6 wet days, with average cloud cover near 56%.

Temperatures are much the same as in July, and September brings little change.

August scores 75/100 — good conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 1st of the twelve months for Popayán.

Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 06:06 and sets at 18:18 local time, giving 12 h 12 min of daylight. Days shorten by 3 minutes over the month.

Why 75/100?

How the score for August is built
Comfort · 42%100%
Dry days · 33%58%
Clear skies · 25%57%

Comfort peaks for daytime highs between 18° and 25°C (64–77°F).

iiIn context

August against the year

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iiiTop of the table

Colombia's best in August

Where to go in August
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Pasto

Nariño
18°Aug high
9wet days
72score
Pasto
Cali
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Cali

Valle del Cauca Department
26°Aug high
9wet days
57score
Cali
Bogotá
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Bogotá

Bogota D.C.
19°Aug high
21wet days
55score
Bogotá
Chía
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Chía

Cundinamarca
19°Aug high
21wet days
54score
Chía
·Questions

Popayán in August: quick answers

Is August a good time to visit Popayán?

August scores 75/100 for Popayán, which we rate as good. Average highs are 23°C with 6 wet days.

How warm is Popayán in August?

Daytime highs average 23°C and night-time lows 15°C in August.

Does it rain a lot in Popayán in August?

Popayán receives about 63 mm of precipitation in August, falling on around 6 days.