Medellín weather in December (Antioquia, Colombia)

What kind of weather does December bring to Medellín? Want to know if it's a good time to visit? This page has all the weather details for the month.

Temperatures

In December, Medellín typically experiences high temperatures and heavy rainfall. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 24°C. After dark they usually decrease to around 13°C.

Precipitation

Medellín in December falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 194 mm for the month. Typically around 14 days days of rainfall are expected.

Average sunshine

Expect a moderate amount of sunlight, with approximately 152 hours. This means a pleasant mix of sun and clouds.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days January typically offers the most optimal weather. In contrast, March, April, May, September, October and November tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Medellín climate page with graphs.

 

Medellín, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 13°C  

Max Temperature 24°C  

Chance of Rain 45%  

Precipitation 194 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Humidity 70%  

Sunshine 152 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Colombia in December

Find out more about the weather in Colombia and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Medellín, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

7/10

Camping

6/10

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