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Medellín

Medellín

Antioquia, Colombia

Local time22:00 Sunrise05:48 Sunset17:48 Elevation1,405 m
Photo: Panorámica de Medellín desde El Poblado.jpg : Dr EG derivative work: Inkey · CC BY 2.0
Weather

When is the best time to visit Medellín?

Average high and low for every month, with rainfall below. The current month is highlighted.

15° 20° 25° 30° 29° 18° 72 Jan 29° 18° 81 Feb 29° 19° 132 Mar 28° 19° 181 Apr 29° 19° 219 May 29° 18° 145 Jun 29° 18° 134 Jul 29° 18° 126 Aug 29° 18° 171 Sep 28° 18° 211 Oct 28° 18° 171 Nov 28° 18° 115 Dec mm
Cold (high ≤ 8 °C) Cool Mild Warm Rain (mm)

The climate in numbers

Warmest month 29° August
Coldest month 18° October
Wettest month 219mm May
Rain per year 1,758mm
Rainy days per year 173

Averages for 1991–2020 measured at the Olaya Herrera Aut weather station, 4 km away. Source: World Meteorological Organization climate normals.

MonthHighLowRainRainy days Daylight
January 28.5 °C 18.1 °C 72 mm 8.0 11.8 h
February 28.9 °C 18.4 °C 81 mm 9.3 11.9 h
March 28.8 °C 18.6 °C 132 mm 13.6 12.1 h
April 28.4 °C 18.5 °C 181 mm 17.7 12.3 h
May 28.5 °C 18.6 °C 219 mm 18.6 12.4 h
June 29.0 °C 18.3 °C 145 mm 14.2 12.5 h
July 29.2 °C 18.1 °C 134 mm 13.5 12.5 h
August 29.3 °C 18.2 °C 126 mm 14.4 12.3 h
September 28.7 °C 18.1 °C 171 mm 16.4 12.2 h
October 27.9 °C 18.0 °C 211 mm 19.5 12.0 h
November 27.7 °C 18.2 °C 171 mm 16.9 11.8 h
December 27.9 °C 18.2 °C 115 mm 11.3 11.8 h
What to pack

What to wear in Medellín

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Day28 °C Night18 °C Rain211 mm

October in Medellín: warm, with highs of 28 °C and lows of 18 °C. Light clothes are enough.

Base layer Light cotton or linen T-shirts
Warm layer Not needed
Jacket Light windbreaker
Shoes Closed, water-resistant shoes
Folding umbrella Sunglasses Sunscreen Cap or hat
  • It is one of the wettest months, with 211 mm. Bring something waterproof.

Based on each month's average weather. Pack your everyday basics too.

Typical souvenirs

What to buy in Medellín

Researched in October 2026
  • Antioquian carrielThe carriel is Antioquia's typical leather satchel. It is made in Jericó, a day trip from Medellín, and sold in regional markets.
    WhereCrafts markets
    No reliable price data

    Sources: brokenbootstravel.com

  • Guava paste (bocadillo)This is Colombia's classic sweet. It comes in small dense blocks and is sold in any supermarket.
    WhereSupermarkets and food markets
    No reliable price data

    Sources: brokenbootstravel.com

  • Single-origin coffeeColombia is coffee country. Look for "café de origen", grown and processed on a local farm.
    WhereFood market and coffee shops
    No reliable price data

    Sources: brokenbootstravel.com

We don't recommend specific shops: we tell you what to look for and in what kind of place. Prices change often; use them as a rough guide.

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