Medellin Weather in May
Colombia · May climate averages and travel tips
Avg high24°C (75°F)
Avg low18°C (64°F)
Rainfall242 mm (9.5 in)
RatingFair 4.9/10
In May, Medellin has average highs of 24°C (75°F) and lows of 18°C (64°F). The month is very wet, with about 242 mm (9.5 in) of rain spread over 26 days, making it the wettest month of the year. You get roughly 12.3 hours of daylight and frequently cloudy skies.
Is May a good time to visit Medellin?
May is a fair time to visit Medellin (4.9/10) mainly because of the rain. For better weather, go in June and October to December.
May weather at a glance
| Average high | 24°C (75°F) |
|---|---|
| Average low | 18°C (64°F) |
| Daily mean | 20°C (68°F) |
| Rainfall | 242 mm (9.5 in) |
| Rainy days (1 mm+) | 26 |
| Humidity | 89% |
| Cloud cover | 87% |
| Daylight | 12.3 hours |
| Est. sunshine | 1.8 hours/day |
| Wind | 0.6 km/h |
| vs April | About as warm as April, with 25 mm more rain. |
What to pack for Medellin in May
- T-shirts plus a light layer for the evening
- an umbrella or rain jacket
Medellin weather in other months
Jan24°C / 16°C127 mmPoorFeb25°C / 17°C106 mmFairMar25°C / 17°C152 mmPoorApr24°C / 17°C217 mmPoorMay24°C / 18°C242 mmFairJun24°C / 17°C185 mmFairJul24°C / 17°C173 mmPoorAug24°C / 17°C191 mmPoorSep25°C / 17°C188 mmPoorOct23°C / 17°C224 mmFairNov23°C / 17°C210 mmFairDec23°C / 17°C157 mmFair
← AprilBest time to visit MedellinJune →
Better weather in May nearby
- Lima26°C · 1 mm · Excellent
- Cordoba22°C · 21 mm · Excellent
- Callao26°C · 1 mm · Excellent
- Arequipa25°C · 2 mm · Excellent
- Sucre21°C · 12 mm · Excellent
- Santiago22°C · 28 mm · Excellent
Nearby in May
- Bogota19°C · 215 mm
- Cali30°C · 120 mm
- Cartagena30°C · 183 mm
- Panama City30°C · 264 mm
- Barranquilla31°C · 167 mm
- Maracaibo36°C · 97 mm
Where else is good in May? See where to go in May.