Month guide · Medellín · Colombia
Medellín in September
What September is really like in Medellín: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Quick answer
September is a good-value shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 28°C (82°F), lows of 17°C (63°F), about 18 rainy days and roughly 12.1 hours of daylight. Rain picks up again; a quiet, good-value month.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 28°C (82°F) / 17°C (63°F)
- Rainy days
- About 18
- Daylight
- About 12.1 hours
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Hotel prices
- Low
Weather in September
September is the 9th-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 18 of its 30 days. Compared with August (28°C (82°F)), September is about as warm; by October highs stay near 27°C (81°F).
- Sunrise (15 September)
- About 05:53
- Sunset (15 September)
- About 18:02
- Daylight
- About 12.1 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, September rates 2 for crowds (the peak is August at 5) and 2 for hotel prices (highest in August). That makes September one of the better-value months to book.
Events in September
September has no major recurring festival in Medellín, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in September
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
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
Viewpoint · Belén
Cerro Nutibara and Pueblito Paisa
A small hill in the middle of the city topped by Pueblito Paisa, a replica of a traditional Antioquian village square with a church, shops and cafés.
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Views
- Free
- Kids
- Photo spot
What to pack
For highs near 28°C, lows near 17°C and 18 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 September a good time to visit Medellín?
A good-value shoulder-season month. If your dates are flexible, June–August and December–February are better overall. Compare every month.
Medellín in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is September a good time to visit Medellín?
It is a good-value shoulder-season month. Rain picks up again; a quiet, good-value month.
+How warm is Medellín in September?
Average highs are around 28°C (82°F) and lows around 17°C (63°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Medellín in September?
Expect rain on about 18 days of the month, so pack for wet weather.