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Medellín Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

The temperature in Medellín can vary quite a bit throughout the year. Temperatures can be very hot during the warmest months, and mild during the cooler months. The city tends toward drier weather patterns. Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a full picture.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

Visitors to Medellín can expect significant temperature changes throughout the year. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very hot 36°C in July to a moderate 14°C in the coolest month, January.

Nights are cooler, with lows often dropping to around 4°C during the colder months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Medellín typically sees modest rainfall throughout the year, with an average annual precipitation of 467 mm. The climate in Medellín shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect moderate rainfall in October, with an average of 66 mm of precipitation over 11 rainy days.

In contrast, July offers drier and sunnier days, with around 3.3 mm of rainfall over 3 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Medellín Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

Sunshine over the year

For those who appreciate different seasons, Medellín serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 12.1 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 4.4 hours of daily sunlight. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Cáceres, Spain (67 KM, 42 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Cáceres, Spain (67 KM, 42 Miles).

Forecast for Medellín

Sun   Dec 22
15°C | 1°C
SW 2 m/s
almost clear and no rain

almost clear and no rain

Mon   Dec 23
15°C | 2°C
NE 4 m/s
almost clear and no rain

almost clear and no rain

Tue   Dec 24
16°C | 2°C
NE 3 m/s
clear and no rain

clear and no rain

The best time of year to visit Medellín in Spain

During the months of April and October you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • Does Medellín have a dry season?
    Yes, the months of June, July and August are very dry.
  • Which is the warmest month in Medellín?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 36°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Medellín?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 14°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Medellín?
    October tops the wettest month list with 66 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Medellín?
    July is the driest month with 3 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Medellín?
    July is the sunniest month with an average of 363 hours of sunshine.

  • No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.