May · Colombia
Best time to visit Medellin in May Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Medellin in May
Average temperature 19°C, 299 mm of rain, about 19 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 90% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
May score
5.9/10
Ranked #9 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 19°C
- Rainfall
- 299 mm
- Humidity
- 90%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 19
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
May in Medellin scores 5.9/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #9 of 12. Expect around 19°C, 299 mm of rain, and roughly 19 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Eternal-spring hills of metro cable cars under year-round mild highland air.
May in Medellin — middling scores, decent value
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 days with 6+ hours of sunshine 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.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
Plan for low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Flexible dates? January scores 1.6 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Medellin in May?
- In May, Medellin averages 19°C, 299 mm of rain, and about 19 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 5.9/10.
- Is May a good time to visit Medellin?
- May 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 May?
- Expect about 299 mm of rain in May. Average humidity is 90% and there are about 19 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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