When to visit
Medellín?

Discover the best time of year, based on historical climate, temperature, and precipitation.

Medellín
Antioquia · Colombia

The best time to visit Medellín is January, February, December, when the weather, flight prices, and crowds align. — some variation climate

Climate score
September
64

Good climate

🌧Rainy

Temperature
16–27°C
Pleasant nights
Feels like
18–30°C
Slightly humid
Precipitation
182mm
Moderate rain · 21 days
Sunshine
6.1h
Overcast
Humidity (%)
84%
Slightly humid
Annual Climate Analysis
Temperature, Rain & Feels Like
Rain
Actual Temp
Feels Like
10°20°30°40°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
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Tourist Crowds
Monthly visitor flow
71
Low season
050100JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSep71OctNovDec
Monthly Overview
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ClimateHumidHumidRainyRainyRainyRainyHumidHumidRainyRainyRainyHumid
Temperature16–26°C16–26°C16–26°C17–26°C17–26°C16–26°C16–27°C16–27°C16–27°C16–26°C16–25°C16–26°C
Feels like17–29°C18–29°C18–30°C19–30°C19–30°C18–29°C17–30°C17–30°C18–30°C18–29°C18–29°C18–29°C
Precipitation98mm
15 days
121mm
18 days
219mm
25 days
260mm
26 days
258mm
27 days
183mm
21 days
133mm
18 days
149mm
18 days
182mm
21 days
257mm
28 days
237mm
28 days
117mm
19 days
Sunshine7.7h
☀︎ 65%
7.0h
☀︎ 59%
5.9h
☀︎ 49%
4.8h
☀︎ 40%
4.8h
☀︎ 39%
5.6h
☀︎ 45%
6.4h
☀︎ 52%
6.5h
☀︎ 53%
6.1h
☀︎ 50%
5.2h
☀︎ 43%
5.2h
☀︎ 44%
6.5h
☀︎ 55%
WindE · 8 km/hE · 8 km/hE · 7 km/hE · 7 km/hE · 7 km/hE · 8 km/hE · 10 km/hE · 9 km/hE · 9 km/hE · 7 km/hSE · 6 km/hE · 7 km/h
Humidity (%)83%84%86%88%88%86%83%82%84%88%89%86%
Day length11.8h11.9h12.1h12.3h12.4h12.5h12.4h12.3h12.1h12.0h11.8h11.8h
Tourist CrowdsShoulder seasonShoulder seasonShoulder seasonLow seasonShoulder seasonShoulder seasonHigh seasonHigh seasonLow seasonLow seasonHigh seasonHigh season
Events & Festivals
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Feria de las Flores
Christmas Lights (Alumbrados)
International Tango Festival
Events & Festivals
  • Feria de las FloresfestivalSignature event
    August· 500k+ visitors

    Medellín's signature festival fills early August with parades, concerts, and flower exhibitions, culminating in the Desf…

  • Christmas Lights (Alumbrados)holiday
    December· 50k+ visitors

    Starting in early December, Medellín's riverfront and public spaces are covered in elaborate light displays that draw bo…

  • International Tango Festivalcultural
    June· 5k+ visitors

    Held each June, this festival celebrates Medellín's deep tango heritage, tied to the city where legendary singer Carlos…

Frequently asked questions

What is the best time to visit Medellín?

The best time to visit Medellín is January, February, December, July, August, with temperatures between 16 °C and 27 °C. The best month is January. January is shoulder season.

What is the weather like in Medellín?

Medellín has a Tropical climate with an overall score of 6.4/10. Annual temperatures range from 16 °C to 27 °C.

What is the hottest month in Medellín?

The hottest month in Medellín is July, with average highs of 27 °C and lows of 16 °C.

What is the rainiest month in Medellín?

The rainiest month in Medellín is April, with an average of 260 mm of precipitation.

When is peak season in Medellín?

Peak season in Medellín is July, August, November, December. This is the most popular period, with the highest tourism levels and prices.

When is shoulder season in Medellín?

Shoulder season in Medellín falls in January, February, March, May, June. It offers a good balance of decent weather and lower prices compared to peak season.