Yearly weather and climate in Medellín, Colombia
The yearly weather in Medellín runs from around 16°C in January to 27°C in September. January is the driest month at 14 rainy days; October the wettest at 28. Here is the annual climate data, so you know what you are packing for.
Best time to visit
Weather is fairly consistent year-round. Pack for stable conditions.
Sunshine
Expect up to 10.4 hours of clear skies in Jan, but only 8.6 hours in May. Pack sunglasses and SPF accordingly.
Rainfall
It rains the most in Oct (265mm over 28 days). A reliable rain jacket is a must-have if visiting then.
Day-to-night swings
Temperatures typically drop by 10°C from day to night. Make sure to pack layers for the evenings.
Average temperatures and rainfall
Daily highs and lows in Medellín, averaged over 10 years of recorded weather, with the number of days it typically rains.
- 2679°1660°14Jan
- 2680°1661°19Feb
- 2679°1661°27Mar
- 2679°1762°26Apr
- 2679°1762°26May
- 2678°1661°24Jun
- 2780°1661°19Jul
- 2780°1661°22Aug
- 2780°1661°22Sep
- 2678°1661°28Oct
- 2577°1661°26Nov
- 2678°1661°23Dec
Bars span the average daily low to high. Numbers under the drop are rainy days per month (1mm or more) — hover a month for its total rainfall. Jan is typically driest at 14 days (88mm); Oct the wettest at 28 days (265mm).
| Month | Average high | Average low | Rainy days | Total rainfall |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 26°C | 16°C | 14 | 88mm |
| Feb | 26°C | 16°C | 19 | 120mm |
| Mar | 26°C | 16°C | 27 | 210mm |
| Apr | 26°C | 17°C | 26 | 246mm |
| May | 26°C | 17°C | 26 | 244mm |
| Jun | 26°C | 16°C | 24 | 214mm |
| Jul | 27°C | 16°C | 19 | 141mm |
| Aug | 27°C | 16°C | 22 | 185mm |
| Sep | 27°C | 16°C | 22 | 187mm |
| Oct | 26°C | 16°C | 28 | 265mm |
| Nov | 25°C | 16°C | 26 | 240mm |
| Dec | 26°C | 16°C | 23 | 121mm |
Weather data by Open-Meteo.com
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