Medellín Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

Visitors to Medellín can expect significant temperature changes throughout the year. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very hot 36°C (97°F) in July to a moderate 14°C (57°F) in the coolest month, January.

Nights vary from 20°C (68°F) in July to around 4°C (39°F) during the colder months.

Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Medellín typically sees modest rainfall throughout the year, with an average annual precipitation of 467 mm (18 in). The climate in Medellín shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect moderate rainfall in October, the wettest month, with an average of 66 mm (2.6 in) of precipitation over 11 rainy days.

In contrast, the driest month July offers drier and sunnier days, with around 3.3 mm (0.1 in) 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

The average number of days each month with precipitation

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.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Medellín.

The city experiences its highest humidity in December, reaching 80%. In July, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 38%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year