Medellín · Colombia
May
Still the first wet season — similar to April, but the city is already thinking about Feria.
Strong option
#10 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
148mm
Sun
4.5hrs/day
30-year climate normals · Open Meteo ERA5
How May scores in Medellín
Weather
Average
Value
Excellent
Crowds
Outstanding
Events
Average
Atmosphere
Good
What you gain in May
- ↑Budget pricing persisting from April: the cheapest month of the second quarter — rock-bottom rates for anyone willing to accept the rainy conditions
- ↑Flower farms on the Oriente Antioqueño opening for visits: the silleteros (flower arrangement families) begin their preparation for the August Feria — some farms accept visitors in May
- ↑Near-empty attractions: the Museo de Antioquia, Museo Casa de la Memoria, and Jardin Botánico completely accessible without advance booking
What you sacrifice
- ↓148mm of rain: essentially the same as April — the first wet season shows no sign of mercy through May
- ↓74% humidity at its annual peak: the most physically uncomfortable combination of warmth and moisture in the calendar
- ↓Very limited outdoor evening life: the El Poblado terrace scene is largely weather-dependent and May consistently disappoints
How May compares to December (best month)
| Factor | May | December ★ |
|---|---|---|
| Weather | 4 | 8 |
| Value | 8 | 5 |
| Crowds | 9 | 5 |
May in other destinations
Lisbon (20.7°C)Barcelona (20.8°C)Tokyo (23.8°C)Bali (31.2°C)Santorini (19.8°C)Paris (18.1°C)New York (20.4°C)Marrakech (26.4°C)Amsterdam (16.4°C)Maldives (31.5°C)Rome (21.7°C)Bangkok (32.6°C)Istanbul (20.7°C)Vienna (19.7°C)Seoul (21.4°C)Dubrovnik (20.9°C)Rio de Janeiro (26.2°C)Kyoto (25.2°C)Phuket (32.6°C)Cape Town (18.9°C)Prague (21°C)Amalfi Coast (23°C)Mexico City (27°C)Fiji (28°C)
Climate data: 30-year normals (1991–2020) from Open Meteo ERA5 reanalysis. Scores compare months within Medellín, not across destinations. Methodology →