Medellín · Colombia
November
Rain easing slightly — the second wet season's end is in sight, and Christmas preparations beginning.
Strong option
#11 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
134mm
Sun
5hrs/day
30-year climate normals · Open Meteo ERA5
How November scores in Medellín
Weather
Average
Value
Excellent
Crowds
Excellent
Events
Above average
Atmosphere
Good
What you gain in November
- ↑134mm versus 158mm in October: a meaningful improvement as the second wet season begins to release its grip — windows of clear weather are longer and more frequent
- ↑Alumbrado Christmas lights preview: the city begins installing its famous Christmas illuminations from the first week of November — by late November the city centre and the Medellín river esplanade are already lit
- ↑Budget prices persisting from October: another month of low international tourism means excellent value at the better hotels and restaurants in El Poblado and Laureles
What you sacrifice
- ↓134mm is still heavy rain: November is not the dry season and sustained showers remain a daily feature — the improvement from October is real but moderate
- ↓The Christmas lights are not fully lit until December 7 (Día de las Velitas): November visits catch the installation but not the full spectacle
- ↓Humidity at 72%: still in uncomfortable wet-season territory, though the trend line is now clearly improving
How November compares to December (best month)
| Factor | November | December ★ |
|---|---|---|
| Weather | 4 | 8 |
| Value | 8 | 5 |
| Crowds | 8 | 5 |
November in other destinations
Lisbon (16.8°C)Barcelona (16.5°C)Tokyo (16.6°C)Bali (30.8°C)Santorini (17.5°C)Paris (10.5°C)New York (11°C)Marrakech (21.3°C)Amsterdam (9.2°C)Maldives (30°C)Rome (15.5°C)Bangkok (30.2°C)Istanbul (13.8°C)Vienna (7.8°C)Seoul (10.4°C)Dubrovnik (15.4°C)Rio de Janeiro (28.8°C)Kyoto (16.9°C)Phuket (31.7°C)Cape Town (23.7°C)Prague (7°C)Amalfi Coast (16°C)Mexico City (22°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 →