Measured, not vibes
Best Time to Visit Medellin
By measured weather comfort, the top months for Medellin are January, July, November — and RouteVerdict's editorial pick, which also weighs crowds and prices, is January, February, March, July, August, December. The table below is computed from ERA5 reanalysis data for 2020–2024, measured at Medellín (Medellin) (1405 m elevation).
Month by month
Medellin weather and comfort, 2020–2024
| Month | Avg high | Wet days | Comfort | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°C / 79°F | 12.3 | 71 | Best |
| February | 26.4°C / 80°F | 16 | 63 | |
| March | 26.1°C / 79°F | 22.3 | 61 | |
| April | 25.9°C / 79°F | 22.3 | 62 | |
| May | 26.2°C / 79°F | 21.8 | 61 | |
| June | 25.5°C / 78°F | 20.2 | 63 | Shoulder |
| July | 26.5°C / 80°F | 15.7 | 64 | Best |
| August | 26.5°C / 80°F | 19.2 | 60 | |
| September | 26.7°C / 80°F | 19.2 | 60 | |
| October | 25.5°C / 78°F | 23.7 | 63 | Shoulder |
| November | 25°C / 77°F | 22 | 63 | Best |
| December | 25.7°C / 78°F | 19.2 | 62 |
Comfort is RouteVerdict's 0–100 score: 100·exp(−(high−23)²/162) × (1 − min(0.35, wet days × 0.02)). The full method is on the methodology page. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (ERA5, CC BY 4.0), 2020–2024 normals. Wet day = ≥1 mm precipitation.
What the seasons are actually like
Traveling to Medellin month by month
Medellin's comfort score stays remarkably steady all year, ranging only from 59.7 in September to 71.3 in January — a much narrower spread than most cities RouteVerdict measures, thanks to its elevation keeping temperatures within a couple of degrees of 26°C every month. Rainfall is what actually varies: October sees 23.7 wet days, the most of any month, while January sees just 12.3. RouteVerdict's editorial pick spans January through March, July, August, and December — scattered months reflecting how marginal the real differences are.
FAQ
Medellin timing questions
What is the best month to visit Medellin?
By measured weather comfort (ERA5 2020–2024), the top months are January, July, and November, with January scoring highest. RouteVerdict's editorial pick is January, February, March, July, August, and December, which also weighs crowds, prices, and events.
What is the hottest month in Medellin?
September, with an average daily high of 26.7°C (80°F).
What is the rainiest month in Medellin?
October, averaging 23.7 days with at least 1 mm of precipitation.
When is shoulder season in Medellin?
June and October — the best-scoring months outside both the measured top three and RouteVerdict's editorial peak-season pick.
Is there a real 'best time' to visit Medellin given its steady climate?
Not much of one — comfort scores range only from 59.7 in September to 71.3 in January, and temperatures stay close to 26°C all year thanks to the city's elevation.
What varies more in Medellin: temperature or rainfall?
Rainfall, by far — October averages 23.7 wet days versus January's 12.3, while average highs barely move across the year.