Month guide · Medellín · Colombia
Medellín in June
What June is really like in Medellín: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Quick answer
June is one of the best months to visit Medellín. Expect average highs of 28°C (82°F), lows of 18°C (64°F), about 15 rainy days and roughly 12.5 hours of daylight. Drier than May, pleasant for sightseeing; Colombian school holidays begin.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 28°C (82°F) / 18°C (64°F)
- Rainy days
- About 15
- Daylight
- About 12.5 hours
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in June
June is the 6th-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 15 of its 30 days. Compared with May (28°C (82°F)), June is about as warm; by July highs stay near 28°C (82°F).
- Sunrise (15 June)
- About 05:48
- Sunset (15 June)
- About 18:17
- Daylight
- About 12.5 hours
First rainy season (March–May). Afternoon storms most days and greener hills; quieter and cheaper, apart from Semana Santa.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, June 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 June
June has no major recurring festival in Medellín, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in June
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Nature · Santa Elena
Parque Arví
A large nature reserve in the hills east of the city, with cloud forest trails, picnic areas, a market of local produce and pre-Hispanic paths.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Low cost
- Nature
- Outdoors
- Kids
- Active
Viewpoint · Belén
Cerro Nutibara and Pueblito Paisa
Come at sunset and stay to watch the city lights come on.
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Views
- Free
- Kids
- Photo spot
Garden · Aranjuez
Jardín Botánico de Medellín
The city's free botanical garden next to the university metro station has orchid collections, a lake with turtles and iguanas, a butterfly house and the Orquideorama, a wooden canopy structure that hosts events and the orchid show.
- Time needed
- 1.5 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Nature
- Kids
- Outdoors
Park · Centro
Parque de los Pies Descalzos
Bring a small towel; children love paddling in the water features.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Kids
- Outdoors
What to pack
For highs near 28°C, lows near 18°C and 15 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; a compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent; comfortable walking shoes.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is June a good time to visit Medellín?
It is one of the best months to visit Medellín. Drier than May, pleasant for sightseeing; Colombian school holidays begin.
+How warm is Medellín in June?
Average highs are around 28°C (82°F) and lows around 18°C (64°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Medellín in June?
Expect rain on about 15 days of the month, so pack for wet weather.