What’s the climate like in Medellín?
The current climate of Medellín features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 30°C during the day to lows of 25°C. The average yearly temperature is around 27°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 13°C and in the warmer months around 16°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Medellín in recent years was 38°C in May 2023. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 17°C in April 2021.
On average, Medellín receives 1887 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, London gets 701 mm of precipitation annually.
The hurricane season in Medellín runs from June to November.
Curious about the climate in other parts of Colombia? Check out the weather and climate in places like Cartagena, Bogotá, or have a look at other destinations in Colombia.
Best time to visit Medellín?
The best time to visit Medellín for pleasant to warm weather is January, March, June through August, November and December. There might be some rain during this period, but the temperatures are just right for exploring Medellín.
Climate Table of Medellín
The climate table of Medellín shows the average temperatures, precipitation, and UV index per month. The table gives an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of precipitation in millimetres, the total snowfall in centimetres, and the UV index for each month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| Temp. max (°C) | 26 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 30 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 25 | 26 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 13 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 17 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 65 | 183 | 148 | 205 | 215 | 148 | 150 | 120 | 183 | 249 | 149 | 72 |
| UV Index | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 8 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 27°C
- Highest temperature: 30°C in May
- Lowest temperature: 25°C in October and November
- Precipitation: 1887 mm per year, averaging 157 mm per month
- Driest months: 65 mm in January, 72 mm in December and 120 mm in August
- Wettest months: 249 mm in October, 215 mm in May and 205 mm in April
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Average Temperature per Month in Medellín
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Medellín, Colombia. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Medellín
This graph shows how much precipitation Medellín, Colombia, gets on average per month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of precipitation is measured in millimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded precipitation per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Medellín
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Medellín, Colombia. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Medellín
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Medellín, Colombia. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Medellín
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Medellín, Colombia, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimetres, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in Medellín by Month
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