Climate guide for Medellín, Colombia

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Medellín is a sightseeing destination in Colombia. 'City of Eternal Spring' surrounded by green Andes mountains and cable cars. Use the monthly scores to plan walking and sightseeing days around heat, rainfall, humidity and daylight.

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When to visit Medellín: the short answer

The best time to visit Medellín is January, followed by February, December. Those months combine the most usable temperatures with the fewest lost days to rain: January averages 18°C with 102 mm of rain and about 21 sunny days. The months to avoid unless you have a specific reason are November, October. If budget matters more than perfect weather, March is the strongest of the low-rate months at 6.1/10.

Across the year Medellín swings from 18°C in November to 19°C in May, a 1-degree spread, while rainfall ranges from 102 mm in January to 299 mm in May. That is the whole planning problem in one sentence: Medellín is not equally good year-round, and the difference between the best and worst month here is 1.8 points on a 10-point scale.

Warmest month: May (19°C). Coolest: November (18°C). Driest: January (102 mm). Wettest: May (299 mm).

Medellín month by month

January in Medellín — the year's strongest window

Best window · 7.5/10

January averages 18°C (64°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.

At 102 mm this is a genuinely wet month: about 21 sunny days in total, and outdoor plans need an indoor fallback.

On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Medellín at 7.5/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.

Expect peak pricing, and this is one of the busiest months here. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.

Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.

February in Medellín — reliably good (2nd best month)

Good · 7.3/10

February averages 18°C (65°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.

At 106 mm this is a genuinely wet month: about 18 sunny days in total, and outdoor plans need an indoor fallback.

It scores 7.3/10 here, 2nd of 12 months, against 7.5/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.

March in Medellín — workable with trade-offs

Trade-offs · 6.1/10

March averages 18°C (65°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.

207 mm of rain puts this in monsoon territory — about 17 sunny days across the whole month, and multi-day washouts are normal.

It scores 6.1/10 here, 7th of 12 months, against 7.5/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.

Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.

April in Medellín — workable with trade-offs

Trade-offs · 5.9/10

April averages 18°C (65°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.

226 mm of rain puts this in monsoon territory — about 17 sunny days across the whole month, and multi-day washouts are normal.

It scores 5.9/10 here, 8th of 12 months, against 7.5/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.

Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.

If your dates are flexible, January is materially better in Medellín — 1.6 points higher on the same scale.

May in Medellín — workable with trade-offs

Trade-offs · 5.9/10

May averages 19°C (65°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.

299 mm of rain puts this in monsoon territory — about 19 sunny days across the whole month, and multi-day washouts are normal.

It scores 5.9/10 here, 9th of 12 months, against 7.5/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.

Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.

If your dates are flexible, January is materially better in Medellín — 1.6 points higher on the same scale.

June in Medellín — workable with trade-offs

Trade-offs · 5.9/10

June averages 18°C (64°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.

269 mm of rain puts this in monsoon territory — about 19 sunny days across the whole month, and multi-day washouts are normal.

It scores 5.9/10 here, 10th of 12 months, against 7.5/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.

Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.

If your dates are flexible, January is materially better in Medellín — 1.6 points higher on the same scale.

July in Medellín — workable with trade-offs

Trade-offs · 6.4/10

July averages 18°C (65°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.

210 mm of rain puts this in monsoon territory — about 24 sunny days across the whole month, and multi-day washouts are normal.

It scores 6.4/10 here, 6th of 12 months, against 7.5/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.

August in Medellín — workable with trade-offs

Trade-offs · 6.6/10

August averages 18°C (65°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.

At 175 mm this is a genuinely wet month: about 25 sunny days in total, and outdoor plans need an indoor fallback.

It scores 6.6/10 here, 4th of 12 months, against 7.5/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.

September in Medellín — workable with trade-offs

Trade-offs · 6.6/10

September averages 19°C (65°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.

At 172 mm this is a genuinely wet month: about 23 sunny days in total, and outdoor plans need an indoor fallback.

It scores 6.6/10 here, 5th of 12 months, against 7.5/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.

October in Medellín — workable with trade-offs

Trade-offs · 5.8/10

October averages 18°C (64°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.

238 mm of rain puts this in monsoon territory — about 18 sunny days across the whole month, and multi-day washouts are normal.

It scores 5.8/10 here, 11th of 12 months, against 7.5/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.

Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.

If your dates are flexible, January is materially better in Medellín — 1.7 points higher on the same scale.

November in Medellín — workable with trade-offs

Trade-offs · 5.7/10

November averages 18°C (64°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.

214 mm of rain puts this in monsoon territory — about 15 sunny days across the whole month, and multi-day washouts are normal.

It scores 5.7/10 here, 12th of 12 months, against 7.5/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.

Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.

If your dates are flexible, January is materially better in Medellín — 1.8 points higher on the same scale.

December in Medellín — workable with trade-offs

Trade-offs · 6.8/10

December averages 18°C (64°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.

At 120 mm this is a genuinely wet month: about 17 sunny days in total, and outdoor plans need an indoor fallback.

It scores 6.8/10 here, 3rd of 12 months, against 7.5/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.

Frequently asked

When is the best time to visit Medellín, Colombia?
In Ideal Weather mode, the best months to visit Medellín are January, February. January is the single peak month with an Ideal Weather score of 7.5/10 based on temperature, rainfall, humidity, daylight and historical sunny days.
What is the weather like in Medellín year-round?
Medellín has a climate profile suited to sightseeing and cultural travel. Average monthly temperatures range from 18°C in November to 19°C in May, with Ideal Weather scores between 5.7 and 7.5 out of 10.
Which months should I avoid in Medellín?
The lowest Ideal Weather-scoring months in Medellín are November (5.7/10), October (5.8/10), April (5.9/10). These months typically combine less comfortable temperatures, higher rainfall or fewer sunny days.
When is the rainy season in Medellín?
May is the wettest month in Medellín, averaging about 299 mm of rainfall. January is the driest, at roughly 102 mm.
Which is the sunniest month in Medellín?
August sees the most sun in Medellín, with about 25 sunny days on average - ideal for outdoor plans.
Is Medellín a good destination for sightseeing and cultural travel?
Medellín is well suited to sightseeing and cultural travel. Its highest Ideal Weather window (January, February) aligns with the conditions travelers usually look for in this style of trip.
How is the bestime.to score for Medellín calculated?
Each month receives an Ideal Weather score from 0-10 using ERA5 climate normals for Medellín: temperature comfort, precipitation, humidity, daylight hours, and historical sunny days - weighted for sightseeing and cultural travel.

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