Month guide · Medellín · Colombia
Medellín in March
What March is really like in Medellín: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Quick answer
March is a shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 28°C (82°F), lows of 18°C (64°F), about 15 rainy days and roughly 12.1 hours of daylight. Showers increase towards the end of the month; Semana Santa may fall in March or April.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 28°C (82°F) / 18°C (64°F)
- Rainy days
- About 15
- Daylight
- About 12.1 hours
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in March
March is the 3rd-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 31 days. Compared with February (28°C (82°F)), March is about as warm; by April highs stay near 28°C (82°F).
- Sunrise (15 March)
- About 06:09
- Sunset (15 March)
- About 18:14
- Daylight
- About 12.1 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, March 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 March
- Semana Santa (March or April)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in March
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Garden · Aranjuez
Jardín Botánico de Medellín
Combine it with Parque Explora and the Planetarium, which are across the road.
- Time needed
- 1.5 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Nature
- Kids
- Outdoors
Park · Centro
Parque de los Pies Descalzos
The Barefoot Park, beside the EPM headquarters, invites visitors to take off their shoes and walk through sand, water channels and a bamboo grove.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Kids
- Outdoors
Nature · Laureles–Estadio
Cerro El Volador
Go early in the morning with locals, when it is cooler and busier.
- Time needed
- 1.5 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Views
- Active
- Nature
Museum · El Poblado
Museo El Castillo
A 1930s castle-style mansion in the hills of El Poblado, filled with European furniture and decorative art and surrounded by formal gardens with fountains.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Architecture
- History
- Couples
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.
Is March a good time to visit Medellín?
A shoulder-season month, with a notable event on the calendar. If your dates are flexible, June–August and December–February are better overall. Compare every month.
Medellín in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is March a good time to visit Medellín?
It is a shoulder-season month. Showers increase towards the end of the month; Semana Santa may fall in March or April.
+How warm is Medellín in March?
Average highs are around 28°C (82°F) and lows around 18°C (64°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Medellín in March?
Expect rain on about 15 days of the month, so pack for wet weather.