Medellín
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Would you visit or live in Medellín?
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Generally suitable with routine precautions
Exercise caution due to crime and regional advisory alerts, ensuring adherence to official travel guidance for Colombia.
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- No high-severity wording detected in the supplied advisory
- Latest air-quality reading is not elevated
- Historical urban violence and cartel activity have decreased dramatically, though security concerns remain.
- Official travel advisory updates include warnings related to weather and safety conditions in parts of Colombia.
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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.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26.1 | 15.9 | 100 | 10.3 |
| February | 26.3 | 16.4 | 129 | 9.8 |
| March | 26.2 | 16.4 | 209 | 9.3 |
| April | 26.0 | 16.7 | 264 | 8.6 |
| May | 26.0 | 16.8 | 263 | 8.6 |
| June | 25.9 | 16.2 | 194 | 9.7 |
| July | 26.8 | 15.9 | 126 | 10.5 |
| August | 27.0 | 16.0 | 149 | 10.4 |
| September | 26.7 | 16.3 | 191 | 9.9 |
| October | 25.5 | 16.3 | 256 | 8.9 |
| November | 25.2 | 16.4 | 230 | 8.8 |
| December | 25.7 | 16.3 | 122 | 9.8 |
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People and places shaping Medellín
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Research updated Thursday, October 29, 2026Past and future events in Medellín
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01 · OverviewMedellín, in brief
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02 · HistoryHow Medellín took shape
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03 · VisitVisiting Medellín
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04 · Food & cultureFood and everyday culture in Medellín
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05 · ArtsArts and cultural life in Medellín
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06 · EconomyWork and the economy in Medellín
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07 · SafetySafety and practical guidance for Medellín
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08 · QuestionsQuestions about Medellín
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Frequently Asked Questions about Medellín
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01 · Q&AWhere 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&AWhat 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.
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Medellín?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Medellín include ES-CO, with COP used for local transactions.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Medellín?
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