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Best time to visit Medellin
Medellin lies in an Andean valley and enjoys spring-like temperatures year-round thanks to its altitude. Once notorious, the city is now seen as innovative and lively. Rain is possible year-round, driest from December to February and July to August.
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Historical monthly averages, not a weather forecast. Individual days and years can differ substantially.
Latest 5-year values 2021–2025
Average of the five most recent complete years compared with the 1991–2025 climate average.
May · Wet days
23.8 days/month
1991–2025: 27.3 days/month
-3.5 days/month · lower
September · Mean daily maximum
22.9 °C
1991–2025: 21.8 °C
+1.1 °C · higher
December · Monthly precipitation
113.6 mm/month
1991–2025: 178.5 mm/month
-65 mm/month · lower
March: 0/155 days at or above 30 °C; highest single value 28.5 °C.
Five-year historical sample, not a weather forecast or long-term climate trend. Individual hot days can be far above the monthly mean.
Annual profile · City climate
Medellin: choose the season before the trip style
The lowest and highest average daily highs are 1.7 °C apart. Temperature is therefore the first decision layer, while rain and sunshine refine the choice of month.
How to read the curve
A single annual score hides the change of seasons. The useful question is which temperature window suits the planned city trip.
Lowest average daily low
January · 14 °C
Highest average daily high
February and March · 22.4 °C
Most rainy days
October · 27.9
Most sunshine
July · 6.9 h
Month by month
Overall suitability per month. Tap a month for details.
All climate figures compared
The table is the complete accessible data view; the charts below highlight selected patterns.
| Month | Avg high °C | Avg low °C | Rainy days (est.) | Rain mm | Sun h/day (est.) | Humidity % | Wind m/s | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22 | 14 | 22 | 146 | 6.0 | 87 | 0.2 | 57 |
| February | 22 | 14 | 20 | 138 | 6.0 | 87 | 0.2 | 59 |
| March | 22 | 15 | 25 | 179 | 5.8 | 87 | 0.2 | 57 |
| April | 22 | 15 | 26 | 252 | 5.8 | 89 | 0.2 | 55 |
| May | 22 | 15 | 27 | 281 | 6.2 | 90 | 0.2 | 55 |
| June | 22 | 15 | 25 | 225 | 6.5 | 89 | 0.2 | 55 |
| July | 22 | 14 | 25 | 205 | 6.9 | 87 | 0.2 | 56 |
| August | 22 | 15 | 26 | 220 | 6.9 | 87 | 0.2 | 56 |
| September | 22 | 15 | 26 | 235 | 6.6 | 88 | 0.2 | 55 |
| October | 21 | 15 | 28 | 252 | 5.9 | 90 | 0.2 | 53 |
| November | 21 | 15 | 27 | 240 | 5.6 | 91 | 0.2 | 52 |
| December | 21 | 14 | 25 | 179 | 5.6 | 90 | 0.2 | 54 |
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Medellin?
The best time depends on the trip type; the cards above show each monthly decision.
Which month has the highest average daily maximum temperature in Medellin?
Average daily maximum temperatures in Medellin are practically tied in February and March at around 22 °C.