ColombiaThe climate of Medellín
The current climate in Medellín features temperatures ranging from a high of 30°C to a low of 25°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 27°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 13°C and in the warmer months around 16°C.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average monthly maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and average monthly rainfall (in millimeters) for Medellín, Colombia.
Temperature records
The highest temperature recorded in Medellín in recent years was 38°C in May 2023. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 17°C in April 2021.
Rainfall amount
On average, Medellín receives 1887 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation annually.
The hurricane season in Medellín runs from June to November.
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Best time to visit Medellín?
The best time to visit Medellín for mild to warm weather is January, March, June up to August, November and December. You might get some rain, but the temperatures are just right to explore Medellín.
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Climate Table of Medellín
The climate table of Medellín shows the average temperatures, rainfall, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
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| Temp. max (°C) | 26 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 30 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 25 | 26 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 13 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 17 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 65 | 183 | 148 | 205 | 215 | 148 | 150 | 120 | 183 | 249 | 149 | 72 |
| UV Index | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 8 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
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Temperature charts
These charts display the average temperatures in Medellín, Colombia. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Average Temperature per Month in Medellín
Yearly Temperature in Medellín
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in Medellín, Colombia. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail. The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Average Precipitation per Month in Medellín
Total Yearly Precipitation in Medellín
UV index chart
This chart shows the average UV index per month in Medellín, Colombia. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Average UV Index per Month in Medellín
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Average weather in Medellín by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Medellín. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.