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Medellín weather in October (Antioquia, Colombia)

How is the weather in Medellín in October? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In October, Medellín generally has high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 24°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 14°C.

Medellín in October falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 312 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 23 days of the month will see rainfall.

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 132 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, October may not be the ideal month to visit Medellín. 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 October

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 14°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 24°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 77%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 312 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 23 days  
HumidityHumidity 73%  
SunshineSunshine 132 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Colombia in October

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

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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 Medellín in October?

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 in October.

Swimming
7/10
Camping
6/10

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