Medellín weather in January (Antioquia, Colombia)

Will it be warm or cold in Medellín this January? See what weather conditions to anticipate this month with our guide.

Temperatures

Typically, January in Medellín includes high temperatures and high rainfall. In the daytime, temperatures tend to hover near 25°C, cooling down at night to around 13°C.

Precipitation

Medellín in January usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 136 mm for the month. Expect the least amount of rain this month, providing an excellent opportunity for outdoor activities. Enjoy the freedom of clear skies and dry conditions. Climate statistics over the past 30 years suggest around 11 days of rain.

Average sunshine

With about 169 hours of sunshine, the area enjoys a nice balance of sun and clouds, creating a pleasant environment.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, January is a great time to visit. January generally stands out with the best circumstances. While March, April, May, September, October and November tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Medellín, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 13°C  

Max Temperature 25°C  

Chance of Rain 35%  

Precipitation 136 mm  

Rainy days 11 days  

Humidity 65%  

Sunshine 169 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Colombia in January

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

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Medellín.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Colombia? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Colombia. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.