Climate Insights for Medellín

The climate in Medellín is temperate. The average annual temperature is 18°C and approximately 2,784 mm of precipitation falls per year. Medellín receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Medellín sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.The climate in Medellín is temperate. The average annual temperature is 64°F and approximately 109.6 in of precipitation falls per year. Medellín receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Medellín sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.

Medellín sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 13°C to 25°C. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 25°C with a mean of 18°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 13°C and an average of 18°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 10°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs.Medellín sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 56°F to 76°F. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 76°F with a mean of 65°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 56°F and an average of 64°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 17°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs.

Medellín is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2,784 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 232 mm per month. The wettest month is April, averaging 362 mm of rainfall. May and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 115 mm. That's 248 mm less than April, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.Medellín is a very wet location, receiving approximately 109.6 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 9.1 in per month. The wettest month is April, averaging 14.3 in of rainfall. May and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 4.5 in. That's 9.8 in less than April, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.

Medellín is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 3km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is August, averaging 4km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, with average winds dropping to 2km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 2km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.Medellín is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 2mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is August, averaging 3mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, with average winds dropping to 2mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 1mph gap between the calmest and windiest months.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Medellín based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Medellín based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.