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On the climate data, the best time to visit Medellín is January & February, scoring up to 66/100 with highs around 76°F (24°C) and 4.4 in (111 mm) of rain in February. March, June & July and December are good shoulder-season months. The toughest months are April & May and October, mainly because of humidity.
Highs run from 73°F to 76°F across the year, and the yearly total is about 89.4 in (2271 mm) of rain.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high | 75°F24°C | 76°F24°C | 76°F24°C | 75°F24°C | 74°F24°C | 75°F24°C | 75°F24°C | 75°F24°C | 75°F24°C | 73°F23°C | 73°F23°C | 74°F23°C |
| Avg low | 61°F16°C | 61°F16°C | 62°F17°C | 62°F17°C | 63°F17°C | 62°F17°C | 62°F16°C | 62°F16°C | 62°F17°C | 62°F17°C | 62°F17°C | 61°F16°C |
| Rain | 5.3 in134 mm | 4.4 in111 mm | 6.1 in155 mm | 9.1 in230 mm | 9.7 in246 mm | 7.0 in179 mm | 7.2 in183 mm | 8.1 in206 mm | 8.0 in202 mm | 9.1 in232 mm | 8.7 in221 mm | 6.8 in172 mm |
| Humidity | 87% | 86% | 87% | 89% | 90% | 88% | 86% | 86% | 87% | 90% | 91% | 89% |
| Cloud | 67% | 70% | 79% | 86% | 87% | 82% | 80% | 80% | 81% | 85% | 81% | 71% |
| Comfort | 64 | 66 | 57 | 44 | 41 | 53 | 54 | 52 | 51 | 44 | 46 | 56 |
Source: NASA POWER (public domain), 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km satellite and reanalysis grid, so coasts and valleys can differ from what's shown. Temperatures were adjusted from the grid cell's ~1,848 m (6,063 ft) to Medellín's ~1,481 m (4,859 ft) elevation using the standard lapse rate of 6.5°C per 1,000 m. Precipitation includes snow as melted water; daylight is calculated from latitude. Check a forecast before you go.
Temperatures barely move through the year in Medellín (highs stay between 73°F and 76°F), so rain is what really separates the seasons.
Expect steady highs of 74–76°F (23–24°C). It's the driest half, with only about 36.8 in (934 mm) of rain, 41% of the year's total. February & March and June & July feel humid, with humidity near 86%. Comfort peaks here: January & February rank with the year's best, and the season averages 58/100.
Temperatures hold fairly even, with highs of 73–75°F (23–24°C). It's the wettest half, with about 52.6 in (1337 mm) of rain, 59% of the year's total. April & May and August & September feel humid, with humidity near 89%. Comfort scores bottom out in April & May and October; the season averages 46/100.
By comfort score: 2 Good, 7 Fair and 3 Tough. Tap a month for its own guide.
On the climate data, the best time to visit Medellín is January & February, scoring up to 66/100 with highs around 76°F (24°C) and 4.4 in (111 mm) of rain in February. March, June & July and December are good shoulder-season months. The toughest months are April & May and October, mainly because of humidity.
May is the wettest month, averaging about 9.7 in (246 mm) of rain. February is the driest, with about 4.4 in (111 mm). The yearly total is around 89.4 in (2271 mm).
January is the coldest, with average lows of 61°F (16°C) and highs of 75°F (24°C). The warmest is February, with average highs of 76°F (24°C).
Yes for much of the year: humidity averages 88% annually, and February – September combine warmth with 75%+ humidity, which feels sticky.
The wettest three-month stretch is April – June, with about 25.8 in (655 mm) of rain combined. The driest stretch is January – March, with about 15.7 in (400 mm).
Poll the group on January & February dates, then plan the days, packing and costs together.
