March 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 March. However, expect about 19 rainy days, and total monthly rainfall of approximately 183 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
☀️
+26°C
Avg. max. temperature
+12°C
Min.
+34°C
Max.
183 mm
Total precipitation
81%
Avg. humidity
0 m/s
Avg. wind
0 ☀️
Sunny Days
2 ⛅️
Cloudy
19 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Medellin has OK weather in March.
Average temperature in Medellin in March
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Medellin for March based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The expected average maximum temperature in March is +26°C with a maximum of +29°C and a minimum of +13°C.
The average maximum temperature goes down 12% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +29°C to +27°C.
Is Medellin warm or cold in March?
Medellin is typically warm in March.
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 March is compared to other months in Medellin:
Climate in Medellin in March
Medellin weather looks like this, on average, in March and the surrounding months.
February
March
April
Avg. temperature
+26°C
+26°C
+26°C
Min. temperature
+11°C
+12°C
+13°C
Max. temperature
+33°C
+34°C
+31°C
Rainfall
114 mm
183 mm
261 mm
Wind
0 m/s
0 m/s
0 m/s
Humidity
80%
81%
82%
Air pressure
1018 HPa
1018 HPa
1018 HPa
Sunny days
0
0
0
Cloudy days
3
2
0
Rainy days
19
19
16
Snowy days
0
0
0
March weather is still as ok as in February.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 114 mm to 183 mm.Humidity rises from 80% to 81%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during March, staying around 0 m/s.The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 0 sunny days during the month.
April brings much the same weather, it remains ok.
Wind speed in Medellin in March 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 March, going from 3 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during March in Medellin based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in March is about 389 mm, with a 97% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 41 mm, which is moderate rain.March is a pretty wet month with over 30 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
Here’s how March is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, 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 March in Medellin?
This is the weather in Medellin in March 2023:
1 March
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+29°C
2 March
🌧️
+29°C
3 March
🌧️
+29°C
4 March
🌧️
+28°C
5 March
🌧️
+25°C
6 March
🌧️
+28°C
7 March
🌧️
+27°C
8 March
🌧️
+25°C
9 March
🌧️
+22°C
10 March
🌧️
+25°C
11 March
🌧️
+23°C
12 March
🌧️
+24°C
13 March
🌧️
+24°C
14 March
☁️
+25°C
15 March
🌧️
+24°C
16 March
🌧️
+25°C
17 March
🌧️
+24°C
18 March
🌧️
+24°C
19 March
🌧️
+27°C
20 March
☁️
+26°C
21 March
🌫️
+29°C
22 March
☁️
+27°C
23 March
🌧️
+25°C
24 March
🌧️
+25°C
25 March
🌧️
+26°C
26 March
🌧️
+26°C
27 March
🌧️
+27°C
28 March
🌧️
+28°C
29 March
🌧️
+25°C
30 March
☁️
+28°C
31 March
🌧️
+27°C
In March 2023 Medellin had 0 sunny days, 5 cloudy days, and 25 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +26°C, with an absolute maximum of +29°C and a minimum of +22°C. The average humidity was 89%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 49%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 10 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in March?
Climate Change over Years
This is how Medellin climate have been changing during last 43 years period.
The climate in Medellin in March 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 March:
Is March a good time to visit Medellin?
It’s always a good time to visit Medellin, but the weather is changeable in March, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.
Can you sunbathe in Medellin in March?
March 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 March?
Medellin is often rainy in March. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Medellin in March?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Medellin in March, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
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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, 2023.
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.