Travel guide
The Best Time to Visit Medellín: Weather, Seasons and Festivals
- Temperature
- Around 22 °C all year
- Rainier months
- March–May and Sept–Nov
- Drier months
- Dec–Feb and June–Aug
- Big festivals
- August flowers, December lights
Medellín's nickname, the City of Eternal Spring, is well earned: temperatures barely change during the year. What does change is the rain, and the calendar of festivals and holidays. Here's how to choose your dates.
Weather through the year
Because it sits close to the equator at about 1,500 meters, Medellín has warm days and mild nights all year. Instead of summer and winter there are two rainier seasons, roughly March to May and September to November, with October and November usually the wettest months. Rain often comes as heavy afternoon showers, so mornings are the best time for outdoor plans.
| Months | Weather | What to expect |
|---|---|---|
| December–February | Drier | High season, Christmas lights, busy holidays |
| March–May | Rainier | Fewer visitors; Holy Week is busy |
| June–August | Drier | Mid-year holidays; Feria de las Flores in August |
| September–November | Rainiest | Quietest months; afternoon storms |
Rainy seasons vary from year to year with La Niña and El Niño.
Festivals worth planning around
- Feria de las Flores (August): ten days of music, parades and the famous Desfile de Silleteros.
- Alumbrados Navideños (December–early January): the city lights up along the river and in parks across town.
When it’s busiest
Late December and early January, Holy Week and the mid-year school holidays are the busiest periods, with higher prices for flights and hotels. Book early if you travel then, especially airport transfers and day trips.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best month to visit Medellín?
December to February and June to August are usually drier. December has the Christmas lights and August the Feria de las Flores, but both are busy.
When is the rainy season in Medellín?
There are two rainier seasons, roughly March to May and September to November. October and November are usually the wettest months.
Is Medellín hot?
Not really. Temperatures are mild all year, around 22 °C on average, warm during the day and cool at night.
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Sources we checked
Prices and schedules change. We verify every figure against these sources and note the date; confirm on the day you travel.
- Gobernación de Antioquia — Segunda temporada de lluvias
- El Tiempo — Comienza la segunda temporada de lluvias en Antioquia
- Valora Analitik — ¿Hasta cuándo lloverá en Medellín?
USD amounts are approximate, at Medellín Private Transfers’ exchange rate of COP 2,920 per dollar (updated hourly).