AI-generatedMedellín at a glance
- Best time
- Jun – Sep, Dec – Mar
- Warmest month
- Aug · 26°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,640 h
- Rain a year
- 2,661 mm
- Climate
- Subtropical
- Time zone
- UTC−5
- Elevation
- 1,405 m
Climate in Medellín
Medellín has a subtropical climate with warm summers and mild winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 26 °C, while November is the coolest at 23 °C. With around 1,640 hours of sunshine a year, Medellín is moderately sunny; July is the sunniest month with 5.5 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Fair
Best time to visit: June – September, December – March
Keep in mindFrequent rain
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 19°
- Midday, 13:00: about 24°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 23°
- Evening, 20:00: about 19°
- Night, 23:00: about 17°
05:4817:48
Pleasant evenings; a light layer can help.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 05:35–06:16 · evening 17:20–18:01
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:27–05:35 · evening 18:01–18:09
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
What is the weather like in Medellín in October?
In October, Medellín is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. It rains often – on about 29 days, adding up to 297 mm. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Medellín.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 12 h 0 min05:48 – 17:48
- UV index
- 14 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 6 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 93 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Time zone
- UTC−5America/Bogota
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %12 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %0 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Sunshine hours in Medellín
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 3.7 of 12.0 hours of daylight in Medellín, 31 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in Medellín
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 14 · extremeAvoid the midday sun; SPF 50+, covering clothes, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in September (UV 15).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 10 min
- Fair skin
- about 10 min
- Light brown skin
- about 15 min
- Olive skin
- about 20 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Rain in Medellín: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Medellín has about 29 rainy days with 297 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Medellín
How breezy and how cloudy Medellín is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Medellín typically peaks at 6 km/h during the day: Beaufort 2, light air.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 93 % of the sky over Medellín: mostly overcast, with about 3.7 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Medellín
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Pleasant 15–20°
PleasantOctober: nights around 15°. Ideal for sleeping, often with the window open.
The coolest nights are in July (15°), the warmest in March (15°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) all year round.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 58 | 25° | 15° | 5.2 h | 18 | 112 |
| FebruaryFeb | 56 | 25° | 15° | 4.9 h | 19 | 141 |
| MarchMar | 55 | 25° | 15° | 4.5 h | 26 | 217 |
| AprilApr | 52 | 24° | 15° | 3.7 h | 28 | 284 |
| MayMay | 52 | 24° | 15° | 3.6 h | 28 | 322 |
| JuneJun | 55 | 24° | 15° | 4.6 h | 26 | 238 |
| JulyJul | 58 | 26° | 15° | 5.5 h | 24 | 189 |
| AugustAug | 58 | 26° | 15° | 5.4 h | 24 | 198 |
| SeptemberSep | 56 | 25° | 15° | 4.8 h | 25 | 229 |
| OctoberOct | 52 | 24° | 15° | 3.7 h | 29 | 297 |
| NovemberNov | 52 | 23° | 15° | 3.6 h | 27 | 270 |
| DecemberDec | 55 | 24° | 15° | 4.4 h | 22 | 165 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
6.25° N, 75.57° W · 1,405 m · America/Bogota
Best time to visit Medellín
The best time to visit Medellín is from June to September and from December to March. The wettest month is May with 322 mm of precipitation.
Medellín through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Medellín in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 24–25 °C by day
- 4 h of sun a day
- 82 rainy days in all
Medellín in summer
Jun – Aug
Fair
- 24–26 °C by day
- 5 h of sun a day
- 74 rainy days in all
Medellín in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 23–25 °C by day
- 4 h of sun a day
- 81 rainy days in all
Medellín in winter
Dec – Feb
Fair
- 24–25 °C by day
- 5 h of sun a day
- 59 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Medellín for you.
Your best months: June, December – January
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Medellín
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
January has the better holiday weather in Medellín: score 58 against 52. In January, days are 1 °C warmer than in October. January has 11 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 2 hours longer a day in January.
| Month | October | January |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 52 | 58better |
| Day high | 24° | 25° |
| Night low | 15° | 15° |
| Sunshine | 3.7 h | 5.2 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 29 | 18better |
| Rainfall | 297 mm | 112 mmbetter |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
No month
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
All year
12 or more rainy days
Medellín month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
58January25° · 5 h
In January, Medellín is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 18 days, adding up to 112 mm. All in all, January is a so-so month for a holiday in Medellín.
Medellín in January56February25° · 5 h
In February, Medellín is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 19 days, adding up to 141 mm. All in all, February is a so-so month for a holiday in Medellín.
Medellín in February55March25° · 5 h
In March, Medellín is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 26 days, adding up to 217 mm. All in all, March is a so-so month for a holiday in Medellín.
Medellín in March52April24° · 4 h
In April, Medellín is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. It rains often – on about 28 days, adding up to 284 mm. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Medellín.
Medellín in April52May24° · 4 h
In May, Medellín is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. It rains often – on about 28 days, adding up to 322 mm. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Medellín.
Medellín in May55June24° · 5 h
In June, Medellín is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 26 days, adding up to 238 mm. All in all, June is a so-so month for a holiday in Medellín.
Medellín in June58July26° · 6 h
In July, Medellín is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 24 days, adding up to 189 mm. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Medellín.
Medellín in July58August26° · 5 h
In August, Medellín is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 24 days, adding up to 198 mm. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Medellín.
Medellín in August56September25° · 5 h
In September, Medellín is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 25 days, adding up to 229 mm. All in all, September is a so-so month for a holiday in Medellín.
Medellín in September52October24° · 4 h
In October, Medellín is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. It rains often – on about 29 days, adding up to 297 mm. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Medellín.
Medellín in October52November23° · 4 h
In November, Medellín is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. It rains often – on about 27 days, adding up to 270 mm. All in all, November is a so-so month for a holiday in Medellín.
Medellín in November55December24° · 4 h
In December, Medellín is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 22 days, adding up to 165 mm. All in all, December is a so-so month for a holiday in Medellín.
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Medellín vs. Pereira
In October the holiday weather in Medellín and Pereira is about equally good (score 52 vs. 51). During the day Pereira is 3 °C cooler than Medellín. Pereira gets one hour less sunshine a day.
| in October | Medellín | Pereira |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 52 | 51 |
| Daytime high | 24° | 21° |
| Sunshine | 4 h | 3 h |
| Rainy days | 29 | 31 |
| Best time | Jun – Sep, Dec – Mar | All year |
Through the year
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In October, Medellín ranks 4 of 8 destinations in this country.
- Saint Andrew28°29°68
- 2Cartagena29°30°66
- 3Bogotá19°54
- 4MedellínThis page24°52
- 5Pereira21°51
- 6Cali26°50
- 7Santa Marta29°29°47
- 8Barranquilla29°44
Planning a trip to Medellín
Weather for your travel dates
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Medellín in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Medellín has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 58) and its weakest during October half-term (score 52).
- 53
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 25 °C by day
- 3.9 h of sun a day
- 27 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 53
May half-term
May – Jun
Fair
- 24 °C by day
- 3.8 h of sun a day
- 28 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 58
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
FairBest holidays
- 26 °C by day
- 5.4 h of sun a day
- 24 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 52
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 24 °C by day
- 3.7 h of sun a day
- 29 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 57
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Fair
- 24 °C by day
- 4.8 h of sun a day
- 20 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 10 h 40 min
- Distance
- 8,440 km
- Time zone
- UTC−5
- Jet lag
- About 4 days (6 h west)
Rule of thumb for flying west: for a few days before, stay up a little later, and get afternoon and evening light at your destination.
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Frequently asked questions about Medellín
When is the best time to visit Medellín?
The best time to visit Medellín is from June to September and from December to March. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Medellín?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 26 °C and nights around 15 °C. November is the coolest month at 23 °C.
When does it rain most in Medellín?
The wettest month is May with 322 mm of precipitation. The driest month is January with 112 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Medellín get?
Medellín gets around 1,640 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 5.5 hours a day; in May there are 3.6 hours a day.
What time zone is Medellín in?
Medellín uses the time zone America/Bogota, at UTC−5 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Medellín?
A nonstop flight from London to Medellín takes about 10 h 40 min, for a straight-line distance of about 8,440 km.
Which school holidays are best for Medellín?
Medellín has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 58) and its weakest during October half-term (score 52). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 53, May half-term 53, Summer holidays 58, October half-term 52, Christmas holidays 57.
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