August weather forecast
Popayán, Colombia

August maintains a consistent weather pattern keeping in touch with the subtle changes from July. A marginal increase in rainfall occurs, but the number of rainy days remains suppressed at a year-round low. August maintains the longest daylight hours thus far, providing ample time for outdoor explorations. The slightly elevated level of humidity marks a shift back towards the city's inherent wet weather. Nevertheless, abundant sunshine creates a well-rounded weather profile, making August a reasonably balanced month.

Temperature

Popayán reaches its highest average temperatures in August, measuring 25.1°C (77.2°F) at the peak and 12°C (53.6°F) at the lowest.

Humidity

The least humid month in Popayán is August, with an average relative humidity of 69%.

Rainfall

In Popayán, during August, the rain falls for 10 days and regularly aggregates up to 66mm (2.6") of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Popayán, there are 210 rainfall days, and 2127mm (83.74") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In August, the average length of the day is 12h and 11min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:06 and sunset at 18:19. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 06:01 and sunset at 18:11 -05.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in August is 5.2h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 12. January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 12, are months with the lowest UV index in Popayán. A UV Index of 11, and more, symbolizes an extreme health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: A daily high UV index of 12 in August leads to these guidelines:
Practice all essential precautions. Protection against sun damage is crucial. Stay out of direct sunlight between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, and remember that not all shade structures provide complete protection. For optimum UV protection, wear sun-resistant attire complemented with a hat and quality shades.