January · Colombia
Best time to visit Medellin in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Medellin in January
Average temperature 18°C, 102 mm of rain, about 21 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 85% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
January score
7.5/10
Ranked #1 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 18°C
- Rainfall
- 102 mm
- Humidity
- 85%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 21
- Crowd Density
- Peak Tourist Rush
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
January in Medellin scores 7.5/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - the single best month of the year. Expect around 18°C, 102 mm of rain, and roughly 21 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Eternal-spring hills of metro cable cars under year-round mild highland air.
January in Medellin tops the year's climate scores
Temperatures hover around 18°C (64°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.
102 mm of rain makes this a wet month here, though with about 21 days with 6+ hours of sunshine there is still bright weather between the fronts.
On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Medellin at 7.5/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
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.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Medellin in January?
- In January, Medellin averages 18°C, 102 mm of rain, and about 21 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 7.5/10.
- Is January a good time to visit Medellin?
- January earns a 7.5/10 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 January?
- Expect about 102 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 85% and there are about 21 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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