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Best time to visit Medellín

Go inJune and December–January

The ‘city of eternal spring’ is pleasant all year.

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Medellín month by month

MonthRatingAvg highRainCrowdsFlightsWhat’s on
JanuaryGreat28°CSome rainModerateAverage–
FebruaryGood28°CWetModerateAverage–
MarchGood28°CWetModerateAverage–
AprilMixed28°CVery wetModerateAverage–
MayGood28°CVery wetQuietCheapest–
JuneGreat28°CWetQuietCheapest–
JulyGood29°CWetModerateAverage–
AugustGood29°CWetModerateAverageFeria de las Flores
SeptemberGood28°CVery wetQuietCheapest–
OctoberGood27°CVery wetQuietCheapest–
NovemberGood27°CWetModerateAverage–
DecemberGreat27°CSome rainPeak crowdsPriciestAlumbrados

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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