Best Time to Visit
🇨🇴 Medellin, Colombia · South America
Based on 30-year climate data (1991-2020) from Open-Meteo
Jan
26°
16°
Great
Feb
26°
16°
Great
Mar
26°
17°
Great
Apr
26°
17°
Great
May
26°
17°
Great
Jun
26°
16°
Great
Jul
26°
16°
Great
Aug
27°
16°
Great
Sep
26°
16°
Great
Oct
25°
17°
Great
Nov
24°
17°
Great
Dec
25°
17°
Great
| Month | High | Low | Rain Days | Sunshine | Humidity | UV | Rating | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryRecommended | 26°C | 16°C | 21 | 10h | 82% | 4 | Great | View |
| FebruaryRecommended | 26°C | 16°C | 23 | 10h | 82% | 4 | Great | View |
| MarchRecommended | 26°C | 17°C | 28 | 10h | 82% | 6 | Great | View |
| AprilRecommended | 26°C | 17°C | 28 | 8h | 82% | 6 | Great | View |
| MayRecommended | 26°C | 17°C | 29 | 8h | 82% | 8 | Great | View |
| JuneRecommended | 26°C | 16°C | 26 | 10h | 82% | 8 | Great | View |
| JulyRecommended | 26°C | 16°C | 25 | 11h | 82% | 8 | Great | View |
| AugustRecommended | 27°C | 16°C | 24 | 11h | 82% | 8 | Great | View |
| SeptemberRecommended | 26°C | 16°C | 27 | 10h | 82% | 6 | Great | View |
| OctoberRecommended | 25°C | 17°C | 29 | 9h | 82% | 6 | Great | View |
| NovemberRecommended | 24°C | 17°C | 29 | 8h | 82% | 4 | Great | View |
| DecemberRecommended | 25°C | 17°C | 24 | 9h | 82% | 4 | Great | View |
Data source: Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis archive, 30-year historical normals (1991-2020). Temperatures in Celsius. Sunshine hours are daily averages.
Avg: 26°C high, 17°C low
Comfortable warmth at 26°C (79°F), ideal for outdoor activities. Rain is frequent, waterproof gear recommended. Nights cool to 17°C (63°F).
Avg: 26°C high, 16°C low
Comfortable warmth at 26°C (79°F), ideal for outdoor activities. Rain is frequent, waterproof gear recommended. Nights cool to 16°C (61°F).
Avg: 25°C high, 17°C low
Comfortable warmth at 25°C (77°F), ideal for outdoor activities. Rain is frequent, waterproof gear recommended. Nights cool to 17°C (63°F).
Avg: 26°C high, 16°C low
Comfortable warmth at 26°C (79°F), ideal for outdoor activities. Rain is frequent, waterproof gear recommended. Nights cool to 16°C (61°F).
The least favorable time to visit Medellin is January and February. During this period, you can expect heavy rainfall, high humidity.
January
Challenges: heavy rainfall, high humidity
February
Challenges: heavy rainfall, high humidity
March
Challenges: heavy rainfall, high humidity
Note: visiting during off-peak months often means lower prices, fewer crowds, and a more authentic experience.
Packing recommendations for visiting Medellin during the best travel months (January, February, March), when temperatures range from 16°C to 26°C:
Medellin has a temperate oceanic climate (Koppen classification: Cfb). The warmest month is August with highs of 27°C, while the coldest month is November at just 24°C. Annual rainfall averages 2796mm across approximately 313 rain days.
| Metric | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °C | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 25 |
| Low °C | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 |
| Rain Days | 21 | 23 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 24 |
| Rain mm | 133 | 165 | 261 | 328 | 329 | 208 | 169 | 176 | 242 | 301 | 292 | 192 |
| Sun h/day | 10 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 9 |
| Humidity % | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 |
| UV Index | 4 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 4 |
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