October could be a good time to visit Medellin, as the weather is generally fine. The average high temperature is around +25°C, and there are typically 0 sunny days in October. However, expect about 15 rainy days, and total monthly rainfall of approximately 273 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
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October is usually the coldest month of the year in Medellin;
Average weather
☀️
+25°C
Avg. max. temperature
+13°C
Min.
+31°C
Max.
273 mm
Total precipitation
83%
Avg. humidity
0 m/s
Avg. wind
0 ☀️
Sunny Days
0 ⛅️
Cloudy
15 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Medellin has OK weather in October.
Average temperature in Medellin in October
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Medellin for October based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The expected average maximum temperature in October is +26°C with a maximum of +29°C and a minimum of +16°C.
The average maximum temperature goes down 15% 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 October?
Medellin is typically warm in October.
Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +26°C to +25°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.
October is the coldest month in Medellin, here is the comparison with other months:
Climate in Medellin in October
Medellin weather looks like this, on average, in October and the surrounding months.
September
October
November
Avg. temperature
+26°C
+25°C
+25°C
Min. temperature
+11°C
+13°C
+11°C
Max. temperature
+34°C
+31°C
+30°C
Rainfall
217 mm
273 mm
221 mm
Wind
1 m/s
0 m/s
0 m/s
Humidity
79%
83%
84%
Air pressure
1019 HPa
1019 HPa
1018 HPa
Sunny days
0
0
0
Cloudy days
1
0
1
Rainy days
13
15
17
Snowy days
0
0
0
October weather is still as ok as in September.It’s getting colder in October. From +26°C in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +25°C.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 217 mm to 273 mm.Humidity rises from 79% to 83%.Winds are calmer in comparison to September, going down from 1 m/s to 0 m/s on average.The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 0 sunny days during the month.
November brings much the same weather, it remains ok.
Wind speed in Medellin in October based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 6 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.
The average wind speed in Medellin is gradually increasing during October, going from 3 m/s to 4 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during October in Medellin based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in October is about 289 mm, with a 100% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 23 mm, which is considered light rain.October is a pretty wet month with over 31 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
October 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 October in Medellin?
This is the weather in Medellin in October 2023:
1 October
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+29°C
2 October
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+29°C
3 October
🌧️
+25°C
4 October
🌧️
+23°C
5 October
🌧️
+26°C
6 October
🌧️
+27°C
7 October
🌧️
+28°C
8 October
🌧️
+25°C
9 October
🌧️
+28°C
10 October
☁️
+27°C
11 October
🌧️
+26°C
12 October
🌧️
+28°C
13 October
🌧️
+28°C
14 October
🌧️
+26°C
15 October
☁️
+28°C
16 October
🌧️
+26°C
17 October
🌧️
+27°C
18 October
☁️
+28°C
19 October
☁️
+26°C
20 October
🌧️
+24°C
21 October
🌧️
+22°C
22 October
🌧️
+24°C
23 October
☁️
+29°C
24 October
🌧️
+23°C
25 October
🌫️
+24°C
26 October
🌧️
+24°C
27 October
🌧️
+23°C
28 October
🌧️
+25°C
29 October
🌧️
+29°C
30 October
🌧️
+25°C
31 October
🌧️
+27°C
In October 2023 Medellin had 0 sunny days, 6 cloudy days, and 24 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 88%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 50%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 10 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in October?
Climate Change over Years
This is how Medellin climate have been changing during last 43 years period.
The climate in Medellin in October 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 October:
Is October a good time to visit Medellin?
It’s always a good time to visit Medellin, but the weather is changeable in October, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.
Can you sunbathe in Medellin in October?
October 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 October?
Medellin is often rainy in October. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Medellin in October?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Medellin in October, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
Other cities in Colombia
Check out the weather for other cities in Colombia.
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.