Best time to visit Medellín: month-by-month weather (2026)
The highest-scoring months in Medellín are Jan, Feb, Jul and Dec.
Best months
Jan, Feb, Jul and Dec
Peak season
Jan, Feb, Jul, Aug and Dec
Off season
Mar, Apr and May
Monthly Temperatures (°C)
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Month-by-Month Guide
Temperature, rainfall and sunshine are measured. The visit score below is derived from those three (design spec §5.3)estimate.
Jan
BestTemp: 15.9°C – 26.9°C
Rain: 91mm
Sunshine: 10.3h/day
Visit score: 8.2/10
Feb
BestTemp: 16.5°C – 26.7°C
Rain: 134mm
Sunshine: 9.3h/day
Visit score: 8.2/10
Mar
Temp: 16.7°C – 27.2°C
Rain: 170mm
Sunshine: 9.3h/day
Visit score: 7.3/10
Apr
Temp: 16.9°C – 26.6°C
Rain: 254mm
Sunshine: 8.9h/day
Visit score: 7.3/10
May
Temp: 16.9°C – 26.7°C
Rain: 264mm
Sunshine: 8.5h/day
Visit score: 7.3/10
Jun
Temp: 16.5°C – 26.7°C
Rain: 208mm
Sunshine: 9.7h/day
Visit score: 7.3/10
Jul
BestTemp: 16.2°C – 27.9°C
Rain: 94mm
Sunshine: 10.7h/day
Visit score: 8.2/10
Aug
Temp: 16.3°C – 27.6°C
Rain: 155mm
Sunshine: 10.5h/day
Visit score: 7.3/10
Sep
Temp: 16.7°C – 28°C
Rain: 154mm
Sunshine: 10.3h/day
Visit score: 7.3/10
Oct
Temp: 16.6°C – 26.2°C
Rain: 248mm
Sunshine: 8.8h/day
Visit score: 7.3/10
Nov
Temp: 16.5°C – 26°C
Rain: 229mm
Sunshine: 9h/day
Visit score: 7.3/10
Dec
BestTemp: 16.8°C – 26.6°C
Rain: 117mm
Sunshine: 9.7h/day
Visit score: 8.2/10
When to go, and when not to
Based on climate data, January, February, July, and December stand out as the best months to visit Medellín. These months combine relatively low rainfall, ranging from 91mm to 134mm, with higher sunshine totals of 9.3 to 10.7 hours per day, making for more consistently pleasant conditions than the rest of the year.
The trade-off is that these same months, plus August, form the peak season, so travelers can expect more visitors during these windows. On the other end, April and May bring the heaviest rainfall of the year at 254mm and 264mm respectively, while September records the highest average high temperature at 28.0C, so travelers sensitive to rain or heat may want to plan around those months.
Season Guide
Spring
March – May
Mild temperatures and blooming gardens. A great time for sightseeing with fewer crowds than summer.
Packing tips
- · Light layers
- · Rain jacket
- · Comfortable walking shoes
Summer
June – August
Warmest months with the longest days. Peak tourist season in most destinations.
Packing tips
- · Sunscreen
- · Hat
- · Light clothing
- · Refillable water bottle
Autumn
September – November
Cooling temperatures and autumn foliage. Shoulder season with good deals on accommodations.
Packing tips
- · Medium layers
- · Sweater
- · Waterproof jacket
Winter
December – February
Coldest months with shorter days. Holiday markets and winter activities in many cities.
Packing tips
- · Warm coat
- · Scarf and gloves
- · Thermal layers
- · Waterproof boots
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Sources
- GeoNames city database — CC BY 4.0, fetched September 14, 2026
- Open-Meteo climate archive — CC BY 4.0, fetched September 21, 2026
AI-written interpretation reviewed against the data above — claude-sonnet-5, generated September 21, 2026. Every number on this page comes from a dataset named here; the formulas are public.