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Medellín

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Updated Sunday, September 13, 2026 · sourced live layer and versioned editorial content

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Climate normals · 2016–2025

When to go: Medellín month by month

Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Medellín are typically January, February and December, with average daytime highs around 26–26°C. August is usually the warmest month (average high 27°C), January the coldest (average low 16°C), and April the wettest (about 264 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.

Monthly averages computed from 2016–2025 Open-Meteo historical weather records for this location. Long-run averages, not a forecast.
MonthAvg high (°C)Avg low (°C)Rain (mm)Sunshine (h/day)
January26.115.910010.3
February26.316.41299.8
March26.216.42099.3
April26.016.72648.6
May26.016.82638.6
June25.916.21949.7
July26.815.912610.5
August27.016.014910.4
September26.716.31919.9
October25.516.32568.9
November25.216.42308.8
December25.716.31229.8

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What is being reported around Medellín

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01 · Overview

Medellín, in brief

Medellín is mapped here through verified geographic facts and source-linked daily data. Its longer editorial profile is in the enrichment queue.

02 · History

How Medellín took shape

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03 · Visit

Visiting Medellín

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04 · Food & culture

Food and everyday culture in Medellín

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05 · Arts

Arts and cultural life in Medellín

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06 · Economy

Work and the economy in Medellín

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07 · Safety

Safety and practical guidance for Medellín

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08 · Questions

Questions about Medellín

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Frequently Asked Questions about Medellín

Essential geographic, demographic, currency, and travel context verified from primary records.

01 · Q&A

Where is Medellín located and what are its coordinates?

Medellín is situated in Colombia at geographic coordinates 6.2450, -75.5715 with an elevation of 1405 meters above sea level.

02 · Q&A

What is the population and time zone of Medellín?

Medellín has a recorded population of approximately 1,999,979 and observes the America/Bogota time zone (COP).

03 · Q&A

What languages and currency are used in Medellín?

Official and commonly spoken languages in Medellín include es-CO, and the circulating currency is COP.

04 · Q&A

How can I check live conditions and daily updates for Medellín?

Today's Atlas provides continuous tracking for Medellín, featuring real-time weather conditions, daylight cycles, local geographic signals, and verified daily briefs.