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Medellin in April: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Discover the weather for Medellin in April and if it’s a good time to travel (based on historical data).
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April

Weather in Medellin in April 2025

OK Weather
Warm
🌧️
Rainy
April could be a good time to visit Medellin, as the weather is generally fine. The average high temperature is around +26°C, and there are typically 0 sunny days in April. However, expect about 16 rainy days, and total monthly rainfall of approximately 261 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+26°C
Avg. max. temperature
+13°C
Min.
+31°C
Max.
261 mm
Total precipitation
82%
Avg. humidity
0 m/s
Avg. wind
0 ☀️
Sunny Days
0 ⛅️
Cloudy
16 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Medellin has OK weather in April.

Average temperature in Medellin in April

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Medellin for April based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The expected average maximum temperature in April is +27°C with a maximum of +29°C and a minimum of +15°C.

The average maximum temperature goes down 21% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +28°C to +25°C.

Is Medellin warm or cold in April?

Medellin is typically warm in April.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +26°C to +26°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from +16°C to +16°C.

It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.

Take a look at how April is compared to other months in Medellin:

Climate in Medellin in April

Medellin weather looks like this, on average, in April and the surrounding months.
MarchAprilMay
Avg. temperature
+26°C+26°C+26°C
Min. temperature
+12°C+13°C+13°C
Max. temperature
+34°C+31°C+33°C
Rainfall
183 mm261 mm292 mm
Wind
0 m/s0 m/s0 m/s
Humidity
81%82%82%
Air pressure
1018 HPa1018 HPa1019 HPa
Sunny days
000
Cloudy days
200
Rainy days
191616
Snowy days
000

April weather is still as ok as in March. The temperature levels stay the same in the area of +26°C for average maximum temperature during the day. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 183 mm to 261 mm. Humidity rises from 81% to 82%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during April, staying around 0 m/s. The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 0 sunny days during the month.

May brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

Wind speed in Medellin in April based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 2 m/s getting up to 3 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.

The average wind speed in Medellin is gradually decreasing during April, going from 3 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during April in Medellin based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in April is about 385 mm, with a 97% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 50 mm, which is considered heavy rain. April is a pretty wet month with over 29 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
April is one of the rainiest months in Medellin, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
Medellin wettest month is May, where a typical day has a 52% chance of precipitation and 292 mm of rainfall per day. January, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 71% chance of precipitation and 98 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last April in Medellin?

This is the weather in Medellin in April 2023:
1 April
🌧️
+28°C
2 April
🌧️
+26°C
3 April
☁️
+29°C
4 April
🌧️
+27°C
5 April
🌧️
+28°C
6 April
🌧️
+25°C
7 April
🌧️
+26°C
8 April
🌧️
+26°C
9 April
☁️
+29°C
10 April
🌧️
+27°C
11 April
☁️
+27°C
12 April
☁️
+28°C
13 April
☁️
+27°C
14 April
🌫️
+26°C
15 April
☁️
+29°C
16 April
🌧️
+23°C
17 April
🌧️
+27°C
18 April
🌧️
+27°C
19 April
🌫️
+28°C
20 April
🌧️
+26°C
21 April
🌧️
+25°C
22 April
🌧️
+26°C
23 April
☁️
+28°C
24 April
🌧️
+27°C
25 April
☁️
+28°C
26 April
☁️
+27°C
27 April
🌧️
+27°C
28 April
🌧️
+28°C
29 April
🌧️
+26°C
30 April
☁️
+25°C
In April 2023 Medellin had 0 sunny days, 10 cloudy days, and 18 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +27°C, with an absolute maximum of +29°C and a minimum of +23°C. The average humidity was 88%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 54%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 10 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change over Years

This is how Medellin climate have been changing during last 43 years period.

The climate in Medellin in April has not changed much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1984 (+24°C) and the highest in 2019 (+28°C). The driest year was 2002 with only 1628 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2008 with 3155 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Medellin in April:

Is April a good time to visit Medellin?

It’s always a good time to visit Medellin, but the weather is changeable in April, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Medellin in April?

April is warm in Medellin. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.

Is Medellin rainy in April?

Medellin is often rainy in April. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Medellin in April?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Medellin in April, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

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Monthly weather in Medellin

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Medellin, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2022.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.