Medellin, Colombia Climate & Monthly Averages
The climate of 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.
Climate 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.
Monthly climate table
| 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% |
Medellin month by month
Medellin weather in January
January brings highs around 79°F (26°C), lows near 60°F (16°C), about 16 wet days - typically the driest month of the year in Medellin.
Medellin weather in February
February brings highs around 80°F (26°C), lows near 61°F (16°C), about 20 wet days.
Medellin weather in March
March brings highs around 79°F (26°C), lows near 62°F (16°C), about 27 wet days.
Medellin weather in April
April brings highs around 79°F (26°C), lows near 62°F (17°C), about 26 wet days - typically the wettest month of the year in Medellin.
Medellin weather in May
May brings highs around 79°F (26°C), lows near 62°F (17°C), about 26 wet days.
Medellin weather in June
June brings highs around 79°F (26°C), lows near 61°F (16°C), about 22 wet days.
Medellin weather in July
July brings highs around 80°F (27°C), lows near 61°F (16°C), about 19 wet days - typically the sunniest month of the year in Medellin.
Medellin weather in August
August brings highs around 81°F (27°C), lows near 61°F (16°C), about 20 wet days - typically the hottest month of the year in Medellin.
Medellin weather in September
September brings highs around 80°F (27°C), lows near 61°F (16°C), about 23 wet days.
Medellin weather in October
October brings highs around 78°F (26°C), lows near 62°F (16°C), about 28 wet days.
Medellin weather in November
November brings highs around 77°F (25°C), lows near 62°F (16°C), about 27 wet days - typically the coldest month of the year in Medellin.
Medellin weather in December
December brings highs around 78°F (26°C), lows near 61°F (16°C), about 21 wet days.
Seasons in Medellin
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.
Climate questions, answered
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Best time to visit Medellin
The best time to visit Medellin is generally January to June, when these months combine the driest skies with the most comfortable heat. Daytime temperatures in that window typically sit near 79°F (26°C).
Pack for Medellin with a compact umbrella or rain shell - showers are a regular feature. Evenings can feel noticeably cooler than afternoons - August nights average 61°F (16°C).
Medellin temperature records (2015-2024)
Derived from ERA5 reanalysis data, 2015–2024. Official station records may differ.