Medellín · SummerMonth summary
Medellín weather in August
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
16°C – 27°C
🌧 Rainy days
62% of days
☀️ Sunshine
11.0h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Summer
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.4/10
📅 📅 Best month
January (7.6/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Medellín in August?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you're willing to accept showers in exchange for lower prices and fewer tourists.
❌ No if: you're planning 100% outdoor activities — rain is frequent.
Our take: August is a good time to visit Medellín. January remains slightly better (+0.2 pts).
By trip type
Medellín in August by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ⚠️ Possible
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : — No sea access
- 💰 💰 Budget : 💸 Peak season
Local context
What to expect in August
🎯 Open terraces and outdoor markets — best season for al fresco dining Summer in Medellín brings pleasant temperatures (27°C) and long sunny days (11.0h of sunshine). With 62% of rainy days, always have indoor alternatives planned. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. January (7.6/10) is significantly better if possible.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌤️ January | 16°C | 26°C | 51% | 3.2 | 11.0h | 7.6/10 |
| ⛅ February | 16°C | 26°C | 72% | 4.6 | 10.6h | 7.2/10 |
| 🌧️ March | 16°C | 26°C | 85% | 6.8 | 9.9h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌧️ April | 16°C | 26°C | 86% | 8.8 | 9.0h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌧️ May | 16°C | 26°C | 84% | 8.4 | 9.1h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ June | 16°C | 26°C | 74% | 6.5 | 10.2h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌤️ July | 16°C | 27°C | 57% | 4.1 | 11.0h | 7.5/10 |
| ⛅ August | 16°C | 27°C | 62% | 4.8 | 11.0h | 7.4/10 |
| ⛅ September | 16°C | 27°C | 77% | 6.4 | 10.7h | 7.2/10 |
| 🌧️ October | 16°C | 25°C | 89% | 8.2 | 9.5h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌧️ November | 16°C | 25°C | 88% | 7.7 | 9.3h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ December | 16°C | 25°C | 70% | 3.9 | 10.4h | 7.2/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In August, Medellín averages 27°C, 62% rainy days and 11.0h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.4/10.
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Comparison
August vs January (best month)
The best month is January (score 7.6/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : -1°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : -11%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +0.0h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Medellín in August
Is August a good time to visit Medellín?
August is an acceptable time for Medellín (score 7.4/10). Conditions are decent but not optimal — consider January (7.6/10) if possible.
Does it rain a lot in Medellín in August?
Yes, 62% of days see rain in August. Plan some indoor activities as backup.
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