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When is the best time to visit Medellin?
In general the best time to visit Medellin is probably August, when the weather is usually great. The hottest months are July, August, September, while the coldest months are October, November, December.
But ultimately the best time to visit depends on what you want to do:
- The best time for a sunbathing holiday is July, August, September. Average maximum temperatures are up to +27°C in August and it has 0 sunny days on average.
- In general, it’s pleasant to walk and do outdoor activities during January - December.
- If you want to avoid wet weather, then your choice is October, November, December with the lowest chance of rain.
Average weather in Medellin in different months
This is the average weather in Medellin for each month based on historic data:
In January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December the weather is average. Expect around 213 rainy days, and the precipitation amounts to approximately 292 mm in May.
Climate in Medellin
Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in Medellin for each month:
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +32°C | +33°C | +34°C | +31°C | +33°C | +32°C | +31°C | +32°C | +34°C | +31°C | +30°C | +32°C |
| Average Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +26°C | +26°C | +26°C | +26°C | +26°C | +26°C | +27°C | +27°C | +26°C | +25°C | +25°C | +25°C |
| Minimum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +10°C | +11°C | +12°C | +13°C | +13°C | +13°C | +12°C | +12°C | +11°C | +13°C | +11°C | +12°C |
| Avg. water temperature | |||||||||||
| - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Humidity, % | |||||||||||
| 80 | 80 | 81 | 82 | 82 | 80 | 78 | 77 | 79 | 83 | 84 | 82 |
| Rain, mm | |||||||||||
| 98 | 114 | 183 | 261 | 292 | 214 | 177 | 182 | 217 | 273 | 221 | 136 |
| Snow, mm | |||||||||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Average wind speed, m/s | |||||||||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sunny Days | |||||||||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cloud Days | |||||||||||
| 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| Rainy Days | |||||||||||
| 22 | 19 | 19 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 13 | 15 | 17 | 22 |
| Snowy Days | |||||||||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Average Temperature
Here are the average maximum and minimum temperatures in Medellin during the whole year:
The hottest month in Medellin is August with average maximum temperature going up to +27°C. The coldest month is October with the lowest temperatures of +16°C.
Humidity
The temperature feels different depending on humidity. Here is how humidity in Medellin looks throughout the year, in %:
The most humid month in Medellin is November with average humidity going up to 84%. The least humid month is August with an average humidity of 77%.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm. in Medellin during the whole year based on historical data:
The sunniest and driest month is January with approximately 0 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 98 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is May with approximately 16 rainy days and 292 mm of total precipitation.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Medellin:
What is the hottest month in Medellin?
The hottest month in Medellin is August with average maximum temperature of +27°C.
What is the coldest month in Medellin?
The coldest month in Medellin is October with minimum temperatures of +16°C.
Is Medellin worth visiting in winter?
Winter in Medellin could be a good time to visit, as the weather is generally ok.
When does it rain the least in Medellin?
if you're looking to visit Medellin when it rains the least, you should plan your trip for May, October, April. During this time, rainfall is rare with the driest month being January with only 98 mm of rain.
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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, 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.