August · Colombia
Best time to visit Medellin in August Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Medellin in August
Average temperature 18°C, 175 mm of rain, about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 87% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
August score
6.6/10
Ranked #4 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 18°C
- Rainfall
- 175 mm
- Humidity
- 87%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 25
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
August in Medellin scores 6.6/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - an above-average month (#4 of 12). Expect around 18°C, 175 mm of rain, and roughly 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Eternal-spring hills of metro cable cars under year-round mild highland air.
August in Medellin: mixed conditions, plan around the weather
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.
Monthly rainfall reaches 175 mm — wet for this destination — but about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine still break through, so keep one indoor fallback in the plan.
It scores 6.6/10 here, 4th of 12 months, against 7.5/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
Figure on mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Medellin in August?
- In August, Medellin averages 18°C, 175 mm of rain, and about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 6.6/10.
- Is August a good time to visit Medellin?
- August earns a 6.6/10 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 August?
- Expect about 175 mm of rain in August. Average humidity is 87% and there are about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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