Month guide · Medellín · Colombia
Medellín in February
What February is really like in Medellín: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: ALONSOZAR, CC BY-SA 4.0
Quick answer
February is one of the best months to visit Medellín. Expect average highs of 28°C (82°F), lows of 17°C (63°F), about 10 rainy days and roughly 11.9 hours of daylight. Dry and sunny for much of the month, one of the best times for day trips and hiking.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 28°C (82°F) / 17°C (63°F)
- Rainy days
- About 10
- Daylight
- About 11.9 hours
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in February
February is the 2nd-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 17°C (63°F). Rain falls on roughly 10 of its 28 days. Compared with January (28°C (82°F)), February is about as warm; by March highs stay near 28°C (82°F).
- Sunrise (15 February)
- About 06:19
- Sunset (15 February)
- About 18:14
- Daylight
- About 11.9 hours
Second rainy season (September–November). The wettest months, with heavy afternoon rain; good for museums and low prices.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, February 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 February
February has no major recurring festival in Medellín, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in February
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Neighbourhood · San Javier
Comuna 13 and the outdoor escalators
Once one of the city's most violent districts, Comuna 13 on the western hills is now known for colourful murals, hip-hop dancers and a series of outdoor escalators that replaced a long climb of stairs.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Iconic
- Art
- History
- Photo spot
Experience · Santo Domingo
Metrocable ride
Ride outside weekday rush hours; combining Line K with Line L to Arví makes a half-day outing.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Views
- Iconic
- Kids
- Photo spot
Architecture · Centro
Palacio de la Cultura Rafael Uribe Uribe
This striking black-and-white Gothic Revival palace, designed by Belgian architect Agustín Goovaerts in the 1920s, stands next to Plaza Botero.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Architecture
- Free
- History
Nature · Santa Elena
Parque Arví
Bring a light jacket; it is noticeably cooler and often misty at Arví compared with the valley.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Low cost
- Nature
- Outdoors
- Kids
- Active
What to pack
For highs near 28°C, lows near 17°C and 10 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is February a good time to visit Medellín?
One of the best months to visit Medellín. The other best months are June–August and December–January. Compare every month.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is February a good time to visit Medellín?
It is one of the best months to visit Medellín. Dry and sunny for much of the month, one of the best times for day trips and hiking.
+How warm is Medellín in February?
Average highs are around 28°C (82°F) and lows around 17°C (63°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Medellín in February?
Expect rain on about 10 days of the month.