Best Time to Visit Medellin
Colombia · 30-year monthly climate averages
☀️ When to go
Based on 30 years of climate data, the most comfortable months to visit Medellin are January, February and December, when daytime temperatures are agreeable and rainfall is relatively low.
Climate profile
Medellin sees its warmest weather in August, when daytime highs average around 29°C, and its coolest in November (around 27°C).
Annual precipitation totals roughly 1759mm — May is typically the wettest month (~219mm) and January the driest (~72mm).
A distinctly wetter period runs from March to December — worth planning around if you prefer dry days.
Year at a glance
🟧 avg daytime high · 🟦 dashed: avg nighttime low · bars: monthly rainfall
🔥 Recent heat vs normal
Daily forecast highs vs the 30-year normal — last 37 days
Each bar is one day: orange above normal, blue below.
Month by month
| Month | High / Low | Rainfall | Travel rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28° / 18°C | 72mm | 👍 Good |
| February | 28° / 18°C | 81mm | 👍 Good |
| March | 28° / 18°C | 132mm | 👍 Good |
| April | 28° / 18°C | 181mm | 🤔 Fair |
| May | 28° / 18°C | 219mm | 🤔 Fair |
| June | 28° / 18°C | 145mm | 🤔 Fair |
| July | 29° / 18°C | 134mm | 👍 Good |
| August | 29° / 18°C | 126mm | 👍 Good |
| September | 28° / 18°C | 171mm | 🤔 Fair |
| October | 27° / 17°C | 212mm | 🤔 Fair |
| November | 27° / 18°C | 171mm | 🤔 Fair |
| December | 27° / 18°C | 115mm | 👍 Good |
FAQ
- What is the best time to visit Medellin?
- Based on 30 years of climate data, the most comfortable months to visit Medellin are January, February and December, when daytime temperatures are agreeable and rainfall is relatively low.
- What is the hottest month in Medellin?
- August is typically the hottest month in Medellin, with average daytime highs around 29°C.
- What is the rainiest month in Medellin?
- May is usually the wettest month, with around 219mm of precipitation.