Month guide · Medellín · Colombia
Medellín in November
What November 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
November is a shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 27°C (81°F), lows of 17°C (63°F), about 18 rainy days and roughly 11.8 hours of daylight. Still rainy but easing late in the month; Christmas lights are installed.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 27°C (81°F) / 17°C (63°F)
- Rainy days
- About 18
- Daylight
- About 11.8 hours
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in November
November is the 11th-warmest month in Medellín: days average 27°C (81°F) against a yearly average high of 28°C (82°F), and nights fall to about 17°C (63°F). Rain falls on roughly 18 of its 30 days. Compared with October (27°C (81°F)), November is about as warm; by December highs stay near 27°C (81°F).
- Sunrise (15 November)
- About 05:52
- Sunset (15 November)
- About 17:42
- Daylight
- About 11.8 hours
Mid-year dry spell (June–August). Drier weather, Colombian holidays and the Feria de las Flores in early August.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, November 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 November
- Christmas lights (alumbrados navideños) switched on (usually late November or early December)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in November
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
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
Museum · Centro
Museo Casa de la Memoria
This museum near Parque Bicentenario tells the story of the armed conflict in Medellín and Colombia through testimonies, photographs and multimedia exhibits, with a focus on victims and reconciliation.
- Time needed
- 1.5 hours
- Cost
- Free
- History
- Free
- Rainy day
What to pack
For highs near 27°C, lows near 17°C and 18 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; a compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent; comfortable walking shoes.
Is November 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 November a good time to visit Medellín?
It is a shoulder-season month. Still rainy but easing late in the month; Christmas lights are installed.
+How warm is Medellín in November?
Average highs are around 27°C (81°F) and lows around 17°C (63°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Medellín in November?
Expect rain on about 18 days of the month, so pack for wet weather.