Medellín · WinterMonth summary
Medellín weather in January
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
16°C – 26°C
🌧 Rainy days
51% of days
☀️ Sunshine
11.0h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Winter
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.6/10
📅 📅 Best month
January (7.6/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Medellín in January?
✅ 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: Medellín in January: 26°C and 11.0h of sunshine. Decent, but not the peak.
By trip type
Medellín in January by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : — No sea access
- 💰 💰 Budget : 💸 Peak season
Local context
What to expect in January
🎯 Winter dishes and comfort food specialities in local restaurants Even in winter, Medellín enjoys 26°C. A real asset for escaping the European cold. With 51% of rainy days, always have indoor alternatives planned. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if January (7.6/10) remains theoretically better.
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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 January, Medellín averages 26°C, 51% rainy days and 11.0h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.6/10.
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Comparison
January vs January (best month)
The best month is January (score 7.6/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +0°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : +0%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +0.0h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Medellín in January
Is January a good time to visit Medellín?
January is an excellent time to visit Medellín (score 7.6/10). With 26°C, 11.0h of sunshine and 51% rain, conditions are very favourable.
Does it rain a lot in Medellín in January?
Yes, 51% of days see rain in January. Plan some indoor activities as backup.
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