Popayan in december: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Popayan in december 2026
The weather in Popayan in december comes from statistical datas on the last years. You can view the weather statistics for the whole month, but also navigating through the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout december
bad weather
Weather at 6am
52°F
Moderate rain at times
41% of time
21%
17%
15%
Weather at 12pm
72°F
Moderate rain at times
61% of time
19%
11%
5%
Weather at 6pm
59°F
Moderate rain at times
45% of time
44%
10%
2%
Weather at 3am
50°F
47%
19%
16%
15%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Popayan in december
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Popayan in december.
The climate of Popayan in december is bad
the weather in Popayan in december is wet (with 17.5in of precipitation over 22 days). This is better than the previous month since in november it receives an average of 24.7in of rainfall over 27 days.
The climate quite comfortable in this city december. The thermometer averaged maximum of 72°F. On average, the recorded minimum temperature is 52°F. Thus, the mean temperature average on this month of december in Popayan is 63°F. These temperatures are far removed from those records observed in Popayan in december with a maximum record of 86°F in 2015 and a minimum record of 41°F in 2012. You can hope to have about 28 days with temperatures over 65°F, or 90% of time.
Day length in Popayan in december is 11:59. The sun rises at 06:02 and sunset is at 18:01.
With a bad climate, the month of december is not the best time to go in Popayan in Colombia.
December: another location in Columbia?
If you want to go to Colombia in december, there are destinations with better weather than Popayan:
In december, Yopal, Arauca, Barranco Minas, Bocas de Aracataca, Buritaca and Ciénaga have perfect weather.
Furthermore, Bogota, Cartagena, Barranquilla, Bucaramanga, Inirida (Cerros de Mavecure) and Punta Gallinas have good weather.
Finally, Medellin, Leticia, Salento, Armenia, Guatapé and Los Nevados have a tolerable climate, but better than Popayan.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Popayan in december
Check below seasonal norms These datas are generated from the weather statements of the past years of the month of december.
| December | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 63°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 72°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 52°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 86°F (2015) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 41°F (2012) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 28 day(s) (90%) | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 6km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 52°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 17.5in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 22 day(s) (70%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 3.4in (2011) | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 92% | ||||
| Visibility | 7.97km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 55% | ||||
| UV index | 4 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 10 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 06:02 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 18:01 | ||||
| Length of day | 11:59 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in december | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | bad | ||||
How was the weather last december?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Popayan in december 2025:
52°F to 67°F
52°F to 70°F
56°F to 72°F
50°F to 70°F
50°F to 59°F
49°F to 74°F
52°F to 74°F
50°F to 76°F
49°F to 74°F
52°F to 68°F
49°F to 74°F
50°F to 72°F
50°F to 72°F
49°F to 72°F
50°F to 74°F
52°F to 70°F
52°F to 70°F
52°F to 65°F
52°F to 70°F
52°F to 70°F
52°F to 68°F
52°F to 65°F
52°F to 68°F
59°F to 67°F
59°F to 65°F
58°F to 68°F
54°F to 70°F
50°F to 68°F
47°F to 76°F
49°F to 70°F
54°F to 68°F
Map: other cities in Columbia in december
Cities near Popayan:
| Puracé in december | bad weather |
| Santander de Quilichao in december | tolerable weather |
| San Agustin in december | good weather |
| Pitalito in december | good weather |
| Santiago de Cali in december | bad weather |
| Palmira in december | bad weather |
| Parque Nacional Natural Farallones de Cali in december | very bad weather |
| Playita de Quiroga in december | very bad weather |
| Pasto in december | tolerable weather |
| Neiva in december | good weather |
| Buga in december | bad weather |
| Buenaventura (Valle del Cauca) in december | very bad weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in december.
Popayan
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Weather data for Popayan in december:
Weather data for Popayan for december are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Popayan. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Popayan can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Popayan.