Month guide · Medellín · Colombia
Medellín in April
What April is really like in Medellín: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
April is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 28°C (82°F), lows of 18°C (64°F), about 20 rainy days and roughly 12.3 hours of daylight. One of the wetter months, with regular afternoon storms; mornings are usually clear.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 28°C (82°F) / 18°C (64°F)
- Rainy days
- About 20
- Daylight
- About 12.3 hours
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in April
April is the 4th-warmest month in Medellín: days average 28°C (82°F) against a yearly average high of 28°C (82°F), and nights fall to about 18°C (64°F). Rain falls on roughly 20 of its 30 days. Compared with March (28°C (82°F)), April is about as warm; by May highs stay near 28°C (82°F).
- Sunrise (15 April)
- About 05:55
- Sunset (15 April)
- About 18:10
- Daylight
- About 12.3 hours
Dry season (December–February). Sunny mornings, festive Christmas lights in December and busy holiday weeks; the best time for day trips.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, April rates 3 for crowds (the peak is August at 5) and 3 for hotel prices (highest in August). Prices sit in the middle of the year's range.
Events in April
April has no major recurring festival in Medellín, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in April
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Neighbourhood · El Poblado
Parque Lleras and Provenza
The small park and the surrounding streets of El Poblado are the city's best-known going-out district, with bars, clubs and restaurants spilling out onto the pavements.
- Time needed
- An evening
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- After dark
- Food
Religious site · Centro
Basílica Metropolitana
Visit by day; Parque Bolívar is best avoided after dark.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Architecture
- Free
- History
Museum · Centro
Museo de Antioquia
Housed in a 1930s art deco building that was once the city hall, the museum holds a large collection of Botero's paintings and sculptures alongside his private collection, pre-Columbian pieces and Colombian art from colonial times to the present.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Art
- History
- Rainy day
- Iconic
Museum · Aranjuez
Parque Explora
Allow at least half a day and visit on a weekday to avoid school-holiday crowds.
- Time needed
- 3–4 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Kids
- Rainy day
What to pack
For highs near 28°C, lows near 18°C and 20 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; a compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent; comfortable walking shoes.
Is April a good time to visit Medellín?
A quieter month with trade-offs. If your dates are flexible, June–August and December–February are better overall. Compare every month.
Medellín in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is April a good time to visit Medellín?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. One of the wetter months, with regular afternoon storms; mornings are usually clear.
+How warm is Medellín in April?
Average highs are around 28°C (82°F) and lows around 18°C (64°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Medellín in April?
Expect rain on about 20 days of the month, so pack for wet weather.