Medellín · Colombia
October
The wettest month of the year — 158mm and 75% humidity, but the absolute cheapest prices.
Strong option
#12 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
158mm
Sun
4.5hrs/day
30-year climate normals · Open Meteo ERA5
How October scores in Medellín
Weather
Below average
Value
Outstanding
Crowds
Outstanding
Events
Average
Atmosphere
Above average
What you gain in October
- ↑Cheapest month of the entire year: 158mm of rain and 75% humidity keep international visitors away entirely — El Poblado 5-star hotels at genuinely budget rates
- ↑The city's café culture at its most intimate: Medellín's exceptional third-wave coffee scene in El Poblado and Laureles is best experienced sheltering from October rain with a local specialty brew
- ↑Guatapé and the Piedra del Peñón less crowded than at any other point in the year: the rock climb and reservoir views on a clear October morning are extraordinary — and October does have occasional clear mornings
What you sacrifice
- ↓158mm: the heaviest month of the entire year — multi-day rain events are possible, and some days will see rain from morning to night without relief
- ↓4.5 hours of sunshine: the darkest and most overcast month — photography and outdoor activities seriously hampered
- ↓75% humidity at its annual high: the most physically oppressive combination of Medellín's climate
How October compares to December (best month)
| Factor | October | December ★ |
|---|---|---|
| Weather | 3 | 8 |
| Value | 9 | 5 |
| Crowds | 9 | 5 |
October in other destinations
Lisbon (21.1°C)Barcelona (21.2°C)Tokyo (22.4°C)Bali (31.1°C)Santorini (20.9°C)Paris (16°C)New York (18.5°C)Marrakech (27.1°C)Amsterdam (14.4°C)Maldives (30.3°C)Rome (20.7°C)Bangkok (30.6°C)Istanbul (19.2°C)Vienna (16.1°C)Seoul (18.4°C)Dubrovnik (20.2°C)Rio de Janeiro (27.6°C)Kyoto (22.8°C)Phuket (31.2°C)Cape Town (21.4°C)Prague (14°C)Amalfi Coast (22°C)Mexico City (22°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 →