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 18:09 (UTC-5).
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The year at a glance
January · high 21°C · rain 97mm · 11.8h of daylight · in the recommended window
shaded columns are the recommended window
Measured at Medellín, the arrival airport
Averages for 2019–2023 from Open-Meteo’s archive, not a forecast
| 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 |
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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 cheap.
What sort of trip is Medellin good for?
Medellin is good for history and culture, nature and scenery, relaxing holidays, food and drink.
How rainy is Medellin?
The wettest month in Medellin is March at 239mm (9.4in), the driest July at 58mm (2.3in), with a monthly average of 149mm (5.8in).
What plug do I need for Medellin?
Medellin uses type A, B sockets at 110 V.
