Best Time to Visit Medellin
Colombia · weather by month, temperature and rainfall
If you want the most pleasant weather in Medellin, plan your trip for June and October to December. Temperatures barely change through the year: highs stay between 23°C and 25°C, so rainfall matters far more than heat when choosing when to go. The rainy season runs over May and October; May is the wettest month with about 242 mm (9.5 in) of rain. April is the least comfortable month, mainly because of the rain.
Medellin weather by month
Monthly climate table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Rainy days | Humidity | Sun hrs/day | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°C 76°F | 16°C 61°F | 127 mm | 20 | 87% | 4.2 | Poor 3.8 |
| February | 25°C 76°F | 17°C 62°F | 106 mm | 18 | 86% | 3.8 | Fair 4.6 |
| March | 25°C 76°F | 17°C 63°F | 152 mm | 23 | 87% | 2.5 | Poor 3.1 |
| April | 24°C 75°F | 17°C 63°F | 217 mm | 25 | 89% | 1.7 | Poor 2.5 |
| May | 24°C 75°F | 18°C 64°F | 242 mm | 26 | 89% | 1.8 | Fair 4.9 |
| June | 24°C 75°F | 17°C 63°F | 185 mm | 24 | 88% | 2.3 | Fair 5.1 |
| July | 24°C 76°F | 17°C 62°F | 173 mm | 23 | 86% | 2.8 | Poor 3.3 |
| August | 24°C 76°F | 17°C 62°F | 191 mm | 25 | 86% | 2.5 | Poor 3.2 |
| September | 25°C 76°F | 17°C 63°F | 188 mm | 24 | 86% | 2.6 | Poor 3.3 |
| October | 23°C 74°F | 17°C 62°F | 224 mm | 26 | 90% | 2 | Fair 5 |
| November | 23°C 73°F | 17°C 62°F | 210 mm | 25 | 91% | 2.4 | Fair 5.2 |
| December | 23°C 74°F | 17°C 62°F | 157 mm | 22 | 89% | 3.8 | Fair 5.8 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Medellin?
The best time to visit Medellin is June and October to December, based on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and plenty of sunshine.
What is the hottest month in Medellin?
February is the hottest month in Medellin, with an average high of 25°C (76°F).
What is the coldest month in Medellin?
January is the coldest month in Medellin, with an average low of 16°C (61°F).
What is the rainiest month in Medellin?
May is the wettest month, with about 242 mm (9.5 in) of rain. February is the driest, with 106 mm (4.2 in).
When is the rainy season in Medellin?
The rainy season in Medellin is May and October.
Nearby destinations
- Bogota245 km · best January
- Cali330 km · best July to September
- Cartagena462 km · best December to March
- Panama City532 km · best January to March
- Barranquilla532 km · best December to March
- Maracaibo655 km · best December to February
- Quito791 km · best July to September
- Barquisimeto805 km · best December and January
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