Best time to visit Medellín
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The ‘city of eternal spring’ is pleasant all year.
See Medellín on the globeMedellín month by month
| Month | Rating | Avg high | Rain | Crowds | Flights | What’s on |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Great | 28°C | Some rain | Moderate | Average | – |
| February | Good | 28°C | Wet | Moderate | Average | – |
| March | Good | 28°C | Wet | Moderate | Average | – |
| April | Mixed | 28°C | Very wet | Moderate | Average | – |
| May | Good | 28°C | Very wet | Quiet | Cheapest | – |
| June | Great | 28°C | Wet | Quiet | Cheapest | – |
| July | Good | 29°C | Wet | Moderate | Average | – |
| August | Good | 29°C | Wet | Moderate | Average | Feria de las Flores |
| September | Good | 28°C | Very wet | Quiet | Cheapest | – |
| October | Good | 27°C | Very wet | Quiet | Cheapest | – |
| November | Good | 27°C | Wet | Moderate | Average | – |
| December | Great | 27°C | Some rain | Peak crowds | Priciest | Alumbrados |
Festivals, events and seasons in Medellín
- August🎉 Feria de las FloresFlower parades in early August.
- December🎉 AlumbradosSpectacular Christmas lights along the river.
Good to know
- Flights to Medellín are usually cheapest in May–June and September–October. The catch: May–June and September–October are rainy.
- Crowds and prices peak in December, so book early.
- The heaviest rain falls in April–May and September–October.
Medellín’s cable cars link hillside neighbourhoods to the metro.
Questions people ask
When is the best time to visit Medellín?
The best time to visit Medellín is June and December–January. The ‘city of eternal spring’ is pleasant all year.
What is the cheapest time to fly to Medellín?
Flights are usually cheapest in May–June and September–October, when demand is lowest.
When is Medellín busiest?
Medellín is busiest in December.
What is the weather like in Medellín?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 29°C, and October the coolest at 27°C. The wettest period is February–November.
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- Cartagena best in Jan–Apr
- Barranquilla best in Dec–Apr
- Bogotá best in Jan and Jul–Sep
- Santa Marta best in Jan and Mar–May
- Salento best in Jun and Dec–Jan
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- Panama City, Panama best in Jan–Feb
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