Medellín Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

The climate in Medellín remains fairly constant, offering comfortable temperatures throughout the year. Average daytime temperatures reach a comfortable 26°C (79°F) in August. In July, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a comfortable 24°C (75°F).

At night, temperatures range from around 14°C (57°F) in August to 13°C (55°F) in July.

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Temperature ranges by month

Medellín is known for its substantial rainfall, with annual precipitation reaching 2986 mm (118 in). Medellín can be quite wet during May, receiving approximately 349 mm (14 in) of precipitation over 22 rainy days.

In contrast, during the driest month (January), you will experience much drier conditions, with 136 mm (5.4 in) of precipitation spread across 11 rainy days 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

Medellín experiences moderate variation in sunshine hours across the seasons. With 6.7 hours daily sunshine in July, it dips to 4.1 hours in April, offering a balanced mix of sunny and overcast days.

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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 May, reaching 73%. In February, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 64%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year