April · Colombia
Best time to visit Medellin in April Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Medellin in April
Average temperature 18°C, 226 mm of rain, about 17 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 88% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
April score
5.9/10
Ranked #8 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 18°C
- Rainfall
- 226 mm
- Humidity
- 88%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 17
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
April in Medellin scores 5.9/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #8 of 12. Expect around 18°C, 226 mm of rain, and roughly 17 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Eternal-spring hills of metro cable cars under year-round mild highland air.
April in Medellin — workable with trade-offs
Temperatures hover around 18°C (65°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.
Expect monsoon-level rainfall at 226 mm: only about 17 days with 6+ hours of sunshine across the month, and stretches of heavy rain are normal.
That is 5.9/10 on the same scale — 8th of 12 months, versus 7.5/10 for the best month here.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
Budget for low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
If your dates are flexible, January is materially better in Medellin — 1.6 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Medellin in April?
- In April, Medellin averages 18°C, 226 mm of rain, and about 17 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 5.9/10.
- Is April a good time to visit Medellin?
- April earns a 5.9/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Medellin in April?
- Expect about 226 mm of rain in April. Average humidity is 88% and there are about 17 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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