Season guide · Medellín · Colombia
Medellín in the second rainy season
September–November: weather, crowds, prices and the best things to do this time of year.
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Quick answer
The wettest months, with heavy afternoon rain; good for museums and low prices. Expect highs up to 28°C (82°F) and lows around 17°C (63°F), with about 57 rainy days across September–November.
Key facts
- Months
- September–November
- Temperatures
- 17°C (63°F) to 28°C (82°F)
- Rainy days in the season
- About 57
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Hotel prices
- Low
Weather in the second rainy season
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Daylight | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September | 28°C (82°F) | 17°C (63°F) | 18 | 12.1 h | 2/5 |
| October | 27°C (81°F) | 17°C (63°F) | 21 | 12 h | 2/5 |
| November | 27°C (81°F) | 17°C (63°F) | 18 | 11.8 h | 3/5 |
Compared with the rest of the year: average highs of 27°C (81°F) against a yearly 28°C (82°F), and 57 of the year's roughly 187 rainy days fall in these 3 months. Crowds rate 2/5 and hotel prices 2/5 on average.
What's on in the second rainy season
Recurring events; dates move from year to year, so confirm with the organiser.
- November: Christmas lights (alumbrados navideños) switched on (usually late November or early December)
Good choices for the second rainy season
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
Gallery · Ciudad del Río
Museo de Arte Moderno de Medellín
The Ciudad del Río park outside has a food truck scene on some weekends.
- Time needed
- 1.5 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Art
- Rainy day
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
Museum · Centro
Museo de Antioquia
Start with the Botero rooms on the upper floor, then look out over Plaza Botero from the windows.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Art
- History
- Rainy day
- Iconic
Day trips in the second rainy season
- Santa Elena flower farms (About 45 minutes by road) — In the hills east of the city, the silleteros farming families grow the flowers for the Feria de las Flores and carry them on wooden frames (silletas).
- Jericó (About 3 hours by bus) — A colonial town in coffee country known for its colourful balconies, many churches and as the birthplace of Saint Laura Montoya, Colombia's first saint.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen
- A compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent
- Comfortable walking shoes
Other times of year
Questions travellers ask
+Is the second rainy season a good time to visit Medellín?
It is a trade-off: The wettest months, with heavy afternoon rain; good for museums and low prices. The best months overall are June–August and December–February.
+What is the weather like in Medellín in the second rainy season?
Highs of up to 28°C (82°F) and lows around 17°C (63°F), with about 57 rainy days over the season.