When to go · Medellín

Medellín in January

Great month. Inside Medellín's best window: Dec–Mar, Jul–Aug.

Key facts

Verdict: Great
Temperature: 28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C) / 18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C); average high / low
Rain days: 12
Crowds: High; Colombia overall
Prices: High; Colombia overall

Plan around it

Verdict

GreatBest and avoid months for Medellín

Inside Medellín's best window: Dec–Mar, Jul–Aug.

No other month rates higher than January for Medellín in this guide.

Long-term averages

MedellínHighs around 28 °C (82 °F), lows around 18 °C (64 °F), rain on about 12 daysHighs around 82 °F (28 °C), lows around 64 °F (18 °C), rain on about 12 days
Medellín and the Coffee Region, Colombia · Medellín, Guatapé, Salento, Manizalesbest weather
Spring-like 18–28 °C (64–82 °F); afternoon showers in the wet months; Cocora mornings are clearest.Spring-like 64–82 °F (18–28 °C); afternoon showers in the wet months; Cocora mornings are clearest.

Colombia overall: Dry in the Andes and on the coast; Colombian holidays fill Cartagena until mid-month.

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Medellín, side by side.

First month

Second month

January: Inside Medellín's best window: Dec–Mar, Jul–Aug.

February: Inside Medellín's best window: Dec–Mar, Jul–Aug.

Medellín: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.