Medellin
A cable car that counts as actual public transport up into the hillside barrios, a climate so consistently mild the city calls itself the land of eternal spring, and a reinvention story the whole place seems proud to tell you about.
The best time to visit Medellin is Any month, when typical daytime highs reach about 22°C (71°F). Local time there is 11:53 (UTC-5).
Good for
In season
The year at a glance
January · high 69°F · rain 3.8in · 11.8h of daylight · in the recommended window
shaded columns are the recommended window
Measured at Medellín, this page’s gateway
| Month | High °CHigh °F | Rain mmRain in | Light | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21°C69°F | 97mm3.8in | 11.8h11.8h | in the recommended window |
| February | 21°C70°F | 122mm4.8in | 11.9h11.9h | in the recommended window |
| March | 21°C69°F | 239mm9.4in | 12.1h12.1h | in the recommended window |
| April | 21°C70°F | 187mm7.4in | 12.2h12.2h | in the recommended window |
| May | 21°C71°F | 169mm6.7in | 12.4h12.4h | in the recommended window |
| June | 21°C70°F | 112mm4.4in | 12.5h12.5h | in the recommended window |
| July | 22°C71°F | 58mm2.3in | 12.4h12.4h | in the recommended window |
| August | 22°C72°F | 103mm4.1in | 12.3h12.3h | in the recommended window |
| September | 22°C72°F | 149mm5.9in | 12.1h12.1h | in the recommended window |
| October | 21°C70°F | 209mm8.2in | 12.0h12.0h | in the recommended window |
| November | 21°C69°F | 227mm8.9in | 11.8h11.8h | in the recommended window |
| December | 21°C69°F | 111mm4.4in | 11.8h11.8h | in the recommended window |
Good to know
- Currency
- COP · Colombian peso
- Language
- Spanish
- Driving
- on the right
United States: Type A, B at home, no adapter needed. 110 V there, 120 V at home: check your charger says 100-240 V.
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When is the best time to visit Medellin?
The best time to visit Medellin is Any month, when typical daytime highs reach about 22°C (71°F).
How warm does Medellin get?
Typical daytime highs in Medellin are Mar–May 21°C (70°F), Jun–Aug 22°C (71°F), Sep–Nov 21°C (70°F), Dec–Feb 21°C (69°F).
Is Medellin expensive?
On the ground, Medellin is budget-friendly.
What sort of trip is Medellin good for?
Medellin is good for old stones and real towns, landscape doing the heavy lifting, an unhurried pace, eating extremely well.
