- Rain mm/yr
- 2,986
Updated July 2026 · Sources cited: climatestotravel.com, en.climate-data.org
Good to know
Good to Know
- Medellín's high altitude (1,500m) makes it cooler and more comfortable than other equatorial cities—locals call it the 'City of Eternal Spring'
- Rain is frequent most of the year but typically consists of short, afternoon showers rather than full-day downpours, so outdoor activities remain viable even during wetter months
- Temperature varies little throughout the year (~12°C (54°F) nights, ~23°C (73°F) days), but different neighborhoods can differ by 6°C (43°F) or more due to elevation changes
- June–August offers the best compromise: less rain than other seasons while maintaining afternoon showers, plus the most sunshine hours
- Humidity is consistently high (79–89%), so cooling breeze from altitude provides significant relief compared to other tropical cities
Rainfall
- Character
- Rains often come as short afternoon showers rather than all-day downpours
- Annual Total Mm
- 2986
Driest Season
- Months
- December–February
- Rainfall Range Mm
- 129–162
- Average Rainy Days
- 25
Wettest Seasons
April–May
- Peak Month
- April
- Rainfall Mm
- 348
- Average Rainy Days
- 29
September–November
- Peak Month
- October
- Rainfall Mm
- 210
- Average Rainy Days
- 22
Snowfall
Not applicable—city elevation and tropical location preclude snow
Temperature
Coolest
- Month
- November
- Night Low Celsius
- 12
- Daytime High Celsius
- 21
- Night Low Fahrenheit
- 54
- Daytime High Fahrenheit
- 70
Year Round
- Night Low Celsius
- 12
- Daytime High Celsius
- 23
- Night Low Fahrenheit
- 54
- Daytime High Fahrenheit
- 73
- Note
- Temperatures remain consistent throughout the year with minimal variation
Peak Warmth
- Month
- March & August
- Night Low Celsius
- 11
- Daytime High Celsius
- 24
- Night Low Fahrenheit
- 52
- Daytime High Fahrenheit
- 75
Climate Type
Tropical rainforest, tempered by high altitude (1,500m/4,900ft), known locally as 'City of Eternal Spring'
Best Months For Visit
- Primary
- December–February (driest)
- Secondary
- June–August (relatively dry, more sunshine)
Worst Months For Visit
- Primary
- October–November (heaviest rainfall)
- Secondary
- April–May (frequent rain, highest humidity)
Humidity And Conditions
- Overall
- High year-round due to tropical rainforest climate
- Sunshine
- Varies from ~5.6 hours/day (January) to 10.1 hours/day (August)
- Lowest Humidity Months
- July–August (~79%)
- Highest Humidity Months
- November (~89%)
AI-generated estimateData refreshed July 2026
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