When to go · Medellín

Medellín in October

Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Apr–May and Oct–Nov (heaviest rain).

Key facts

Verdict: Avoid
Temperature: 27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C) / 17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C); average high / low
Rain days: 22
Crowds: Low; Colombia overall
Prices: Low; Colombia overall

Plan around it

Verdict

AvoidBest and avoid months for Medellín

Listed as a month to avoid: Apr–May and Oct–Nov (heaviest rain).

October is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

Long-term averages

MedellínHighs around 27 °C (81 °F), lows around 17 °C (63 °F), rain on about 22 daysHighs around 81 °F (27 °C), lows around 63 °F (17 °C), rain on about 22 days
Medellín and the Coffee Region, Colombia · Medellín, Guatapé, Salento, Manizalesrainy
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: Wettest month in many regions; flight delays on the coast.

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

First month

Second month

October: Listed as a month to avoid: Apr–May and Oct–Nov (heaviest rain).

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

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