When to go to Medellín?
Medellín climbs the sides of a narrow valley, which is why the public transport includes cable cars, one line running up to the cloud forest of Parque Arví. Across town, the outdoor escalators of Comuna 13 thread between murals, sound systems and viewpoints. In the centre, Botero's generous bronzes fill a square of their own, while Pueblito Paisa recreates an old mountain village above the rooftops.
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The best time to go
For the best weather in Medellín, aim for January.
See also: Where to go in January?
Month-by-month weather in Medellín
| Month | ☀️ h/day | 🌧️ mm | 🌡️ °C | Score /100 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 10.1 | 84 | 20 | 67 |
| February | 9.8 | 127 | 20 | 62 |
| March | 9.2 | 200 | 20 | 54 |
| April | 8.7 | 252 | 20 | 48 |
| May | 8.3 | 288 | 20 | 45 |
| June | 9.4 | 237 | 20 | 51 |
| July | 10.4 | 129 | 21 | 64 |
| August | 10.4 | 168 | 21 | 61 |
| September | 10.3 | 176 | 21 | 59 |
| October | 8.7 | 269 | 20 | 47 |
| November | 9.0 | 241 | 20 | 50 |
| December | 9.5 | 112 | 20 | 63 |
Estimated from 3 years of data. The score (0–100) combines sunshine, dry weather, clear skies and temperature.
The climate in brief
In Medellín, the sunniest month is July, and the driest is January (about 84 mm). Temperatures peak in September (about 21°C). Over the year, an average of 2,282 mm of rain falls, and 1 months in 12 offer ideal weather for a trip.
What to do in Medellín?
- Comuna 13 (street art and escalators)
- Parque Arví (cable car)
- Plaza Botero
- Pueblito Paisa (recreated village)
Practical info
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