Once infamous as the base of Pablo Escobar's cartel in the 1980s-90s, Medellin has undergone one of the most remarkable urban transformations in history. Innovative public transport including cable cars connecting hillside barrios, outdoor escalators, and library-parks have earned global recognition. The 'City of Eternal Spring' sits in the Aburra Valley at 1,500m, ensuring pleasant temperatures year-round.
Nights sit around 18°C and afternoons around 28°C, though some nights drop to 14°C.
Medellín barely changes season: afternoons sit around 28°C and nights around 18°C most of the year.
Some October nights drop to 14°C.
It rains all year — about 1759 mm in total, from 219 mm in May down to 72 mm in January — so there is no dry stretch to aim for.
Wind is rarely an issue; most months sit between calm and a light breeze. Air quality is worth watching: March averages an AQI of 68, while November clears to 54.
Daylight is steady all year, around 12.0 hours a day.
For what you're after, the best months in Medellín are December – February. Expect fast internet (314 Mbps) and a moderate cost of living (about €1000 a month).
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