Medellin, Colombia Weather
Medellin hourly forecast: next 24 hours
Today's high of 97°F (36°C) is about 16°F (9°C) above the typical August high of 81°F (27°C).
Current conditions in detail
Medellin weather tomorrow (Monday, August 17)
Tomorrow in Medellin looks partly cloudy, with a high of 97° and an overnight low of 71°. Precipitation chance is modest at 36%. Winds top out near 6 mph, and the UV index reaches 2 (low).
Medellin 14-day forecast
About the weather in Medellin
Medellin has a tropical rainforest climate, marked by steady heat, high humidity and frequent downpours in every month. Average daytime highs range from about 77°F (25°C) in November to around 81°F (27°C) in August, and the city records roughly 274 days of measurable precipitation a year.
Medellin weather: quick facts
- Hottest month: August - highs near 81°F (27°C)
- Coldest month: November - highs near 77°F (25°C)
- Record high: 89°F (32°C) · Record low: 53°F (12°C) (2015–2024)
- Wettest month: April (26 rainy days) · Sunniest: July (10.5 h sun/day)
- Climate type: tropical rainforest - steady heat, high humidity and frequent downpours in every month
Temperatures through the year
The warmest stretch of the year centers on August. Highs average 81°F (27°C) and overnight lows stay near 61°F (16°C). The coolest month is November, with typical highs of 77°F (25°C) and lows around 62°F (16°C). Based on 2015–2024 weather data, temperatures have reached as high as 89°F (32°C) and dropped as low as 53°F (12°C).
Rain, sun and snow
April is usually the wettest month. It brings about 10.2 inches (260 mm) of rain over 26 days, while January is the driest. July brings the most sunshine, averaging 10.5 hours of sun a day.
Season by season
March through May
March through May in Medellin is pleasantly warm, with daytime highs averaging 79°F (26°C) and nights around 62°F (17°C); expect showers on roughly 79 days across the season.
June through August
June through August in Medellin is pleasantly warm, with daytime highs averaging 80°F (27°C) and nights around 61°F (16°C); expect showers on roughly 60 days across the season.
September through November
September through November in Medellin is mild and warm, with daytime highs averaging 78°F (26°C) and nights around 61°F (16°C); expect showers on roughly 77 days across the season.
December through February
December through February in Medellin brings comfortable warmth, with daytime highs averaging 79°F (26°C) and nights around 61°F (16°C); expect showers on roughly 57 days across the season.
Average temperatures in Medellin by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Precipitation | Sunshine | Humidity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 79° | 60° | 16 | 3.8 in | 10.3 h/day | 83% |
| February | 80° | 61° | 20 | 4.8 in | 10.0 h/day | 84% |
| March | 79° | 62° | 27 | 8.6 in | 9.4 h/day | 86% |
| April | 79° | 62° | 26 | 10.2 in | 8.6 h/day | 88% |
| May | 79° | 62° | 26 | 10.1 in | 8.6 h/day | 88% |
| June | 79° | 61° | 22 | 7.2 in | 9.8 h/day | 86% |
| July | 80° | 61° | 19 | 5.2 in | 10.5 h/day | 83% |
| August | 81° | 61° | 20 | 5.9 in | 10.4 h/day | 82% |
| September | 80° | 61° | 23 | 7.2 in | 10.0 h/day | 84% |
| October | 78° | 62° | 28 | 10.1 in | 8.9 h/day | 88% |
| November | 77° | 62° | 27 | 9.3 in | 8.8 h/day | 89% |
| December | 78° | 61° | 21 | 4.6 in | 9.8 h/day | 86% |