Medellín · SpringMonth summary
Medellín weather in March
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
61°F – 79°F
🌧 Rainy days
85% of days
☀️ Sunshine
9.9h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Spring
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.0/10
📅 📅 Best month
January (7.6/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Medellín in March?
✅ 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: Favourable conditions in March (7.0/10). January scores higher but the gap is small.
By trip type
Medellín in March by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ⚠️ Possible
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : — No sea access
- 💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season
Local context
What to expect in March
Spring marks the start of the good season in Medellín. Temperatures rise (26°F) and tourists have not yet arrived en masse. With 85% 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 | Min °F | Max °F | Rain % | Precip in | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌤️ January | 61°F | 79°F | 51% | 0.1in | 11.0h | 7.6/10 |
| ⛅ February | 61°F | 79°F | 72% | 0.2in | 10.6h | 7.2/10 |
| 🌧️ March | 61°F | 79°F | 85% | 0.3in | 9.9h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌧️ April | 61°F | 79°F | 86% | 0.3in | 9.0h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌧️ May | 61°F | 79°F | 84% | 0.3in | 9.1h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ June | 61°F | 79°F | 74% | 0.3in | 10.2h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌤️ July | 61°F | 81°F | 57% | 0.2in | 11.0h | 7.5/10 |
| ⛅ August | 61°F | 81°F | 62% | 0.2in | 11.0h | 7.4/10 |
| ⛅ September | 61°F | 81°F | 77% | 0.3in | 10.7h | 7.2/10 |
| 🌧️ October | 61°F | 77°F | 89% | 0.3in | 9.5h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌧️ November | 61°F | 77°F | 88% | 0.3in | 9.3h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ December | 61°F | 77°F | 70% | 0.2in | 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 March, Medellín averages 79°F, 85% rainy days and 9.9h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.0/10.
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Comparison
March vs January (best month)
The best month is January (score 7.6/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +0°F
- 🌧 Rainy days : -34%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +1.1h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Medellín in March
Is March a good time to visit Medellín?
March is an acceptable time for Medellín (score 7.0/10). Conditions are decent but not optimal — consider January (7.6/10) if possible.
Does it rain a lot in Medellín in March?
Yes, 85% of days see rain in March. Plan some indoor activities as backup.
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