Start of the wetter season · Weather & things to do
Medellín in August
Little changes in Medellín from July: highs stay near 75°F (24°C), lows near 62°F (16°C), and about 8.1 in (206 mm) of rain falls.
Our comfort score puts it mid-table at 52/100, 7th of 12.
- Avg high
- 75°F (24°C)
- Avg low
- 62°F (16°C)
- Rain
- 8.1 in (206 mm)
- Humidity
- 86%
- Cloud cover
- 80%
- Daylight
- ~12 h 12 min
- Comfort score
- 52/100 · Fair
What August feels like
Highs settle around 75°F (24°C), warm enough for short sleeves.
Lows average 62°F (16°C).
With 86% average humidity, it feels muggy.
Expect regular rain: about 8.1 in (206 mm) falls in the month.
Expect plenty of overcast days, with cloud cover near 80%.
Plan around August
August sits mid-table; the best months are January & February.
- Comfort holds steady from July (54 → 52/100).
- Our Colombia: Coffee to Caribbean route recommends Dec – Mar, so August falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for August
- Light, breathable clothes75°F afternoons
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hatstrong sun this month
- Quick-dry fabrics86% average humidity
- Rain jacket and waterproof shoes8.1 in of rain on average
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Medellín in August
A mixed month: these picks balance outdoor stops with indoor fallbacks.
Guatapé and El Peñol
Climb 700-plus steps up a granite monolith over a reservoir, then walk Guatapé's painted streets.
Why now Highs near 75°F keep it comfortable outside.
Parque Arví
Forest reserve above the city reached by Metrocable Line L, with trails and a farmers' market.
Why now Mild enough in August to enjoy at an easy pace.
Pueblito Paisa
Replica Antioquian village atop Cerro Nutibara with views over the city.
Plaza Botero & Museo de Antioquia
23 bronze Botero sculptures in the plaza and a museum with his paintings.
Pergamino Café
Specialty coffee bar sourcing from Antioquian farms, with pour-overs and cold brew.
Nearby in August
- Salento in August~111 mi · highs 70°F, 3.6 in rain · 3°C (5°F) cooler by day, drier
- Bogotá in August~148 mi · highs 66°F, 4.3 in rain · 5°C (9°F) cooler by day, drier
- Cartagena in August~287 mi · highs 85°F, 6.3 in rain · 6°C (10°F) warmer by day, drier
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid, temperatures adjusted from the grid cell's ~1,848 m to Medellín's ~1,481 m elevation (standard lapse rate). Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Medellín in August: quick answers
Is August a good time to visit Medellín?
It's middling, scoring 52/100. The best months are January & February, at up to 66. Expect highs of 75°F (24°C) and 8.1 in (206 mm) of rain. Our Colombia: Coffee to Caribbean route recommends Dec – Mar, so August is outside its suggested window.
How hot is Medellín in August?
Average highs are 75°F (24°C) and average lows 62°F (16°C), making it the 3rd-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Medellín in August?
Yes: about 8.1 in (206 mm) of rain falls across August on average, the 5th-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 89.4 in (2271 mm).
What should I pack for Medellín in August?
Bring light, breathable clothes (75°F afternoons), sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat (strong sun this month), quick-dry fabrics (86% average humidity), rain jacket and waterproof shoes (8.1 in of rain on average) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
Planning Medellín in August?
Bring the crew into one shared trip: vote on dates, build the day-by-day plan, split costs and share one packing list.