December · Colombia
Best time to visit Medellin in December Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Medellin in December
Average temperature 18°C, 120 mm of rain, about 17 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 90% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
December score
6.8/10
Ranked #3 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 18°C
- Rainfall
- 120 mm
- Humidity
- 90%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 17
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
December in Medellin scores 6.8/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - one of the top 12-month picks (#3). Expect around 18°C, 120 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.
December in Medellin — workable with trade-offs
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 days with 6+ hours of sunshine 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.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
Plan for mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Medellin in December?
- In December, Medellin averages 18°C, 120 mm of rain, and about 17 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 6.8/10.
- Is December a good time to visit Medellin?
- December earns a 6.8/10 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 December?
- Expect about 120 mm of rain in December. Average humidity is 90% and there are about 17 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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