Medellín · Colombia
April
Peak first wet season — 152mm of rain and heavy cloud, but rock-bottom prices all month.
Strong option
#7 of 12 months
There are better months for Medellín — see the full ranking below.
See when to go instead →Climate
High
27°C
Low
17°C
Rain
152mm
Sun
4.5hrs/day
30-year climate normals · Open Meteo ERA5
How April scores in Medellín
Weather
Average
Value
Outstanding
Crowds
Outstanding
Events
Average
Atmosphere
Good
What you gain in April
- ↑Absolute cheapest accommodation: April is the wettest month of the first rainy season and hotel prices reflect it — 5-star El Poblado properties at a fraction of Feria rates
- ↑Semana Santa (Easter week): Colombia's most important religious holiday is celebrated across Medellín with solemn processions and elaborate street altars — meaningful for cultural travellers
- ↑The waterfalls of Antioquia at their peak: the day trip to Cascada La Chorrera and Salto del Tequendama operate at maximum volume after the March–April rains
What you sacrifice
- ↓152mm of rain: the heaviest month of the first wet season — persistent afternoon and evening rain that can disrupt outdoor plans for consecutive days
- ↓4.5 hours of sunshine daily: cloudy, damp, and humid — the opposite of the eternal spring reputation
- ↓73% humidity: the most uncomfortable month of the year for heat and moisture combined
How April compares to December (best month)
| Factor | April | December ★ |
|---|---|---|
| Weather | 4 | 8 |
| Value | 9 | 5 |
| Crowds | 9 | 5 |
April in other destinations
Lisbon (18°C)Barcelona (17.5°C)Tokyo (19.3°C)Bali (31.5°C)Santorini (16.5°C)Paris (14.7°C)New York (16°C)Marrakech (24.3°C)Amsterdam (12.3°C)Maldives (31.5°C)Rome (17.7°C)Bangkok (34.1°C)Istanbul (14.8°C)Vienna (15.2°C)Seoul (16°C)Dubrovnik (16.7°C)Rio de Janeiro (27.8°C)Kyoto (20.1°C)Phuket (33.8°C)Cape Town (22.3°C)Prague (16°C)Amalfi Coast (19°C)Mexico City (27°C)Fiji (29°C)
Climate data: 30-year normals (1991–2020) from Open Meteo ERA5 reanalysis. Scores compare months within Medellín, not across destinations. Methodology →