Medellín in April
First rainy season
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
The short answer
April is a reasonable month in Medellín — with trade-offs.
April is wetter, but mornings are often pleasant for outdoor plans.
April in detail
What April actually feels like
- Weather
- 18–28°C
- Warm with frequent heavy showers.
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Steady visitor numbers; the main sights are busiest around midday.
- Prices
- $$$
- Mid-range hotel rates.
+Green hills and lower prices.
–Frequent afternoon rain.
My tip for April
Plan outdoor activities in the morning.
- Museums
- Cafés
- Coffee tours
How April compares
Against the other eleven months
9th of 12 overall in Medellín, 9th for weather, 3rd for space, 3rd for value. The emptiest month is October; the best value is October.
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What’s on in Medellín in April
- Rainy seasons
- Frequent heavy showers, mostly in the afternoons.
April–May & October–November
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Weather
Weather in Medellín in April
In April Medellín averages a high of 28°C (82°F) and a low of 18°C (64°F), with about 300 mm of rain or snow over 18 wet days. The warmest month is July (around 29°C) and the coolest is October (around 27°C); the wettest month is November.
- Average high
- 28°C
- 82°F
- Average low
- 18°C
- 64°F
- Precipitation
- 300 mm
- Wet days
- 18
Climate data: Institute of Hydrology, Meteorology and Environmental Studies. Temperatures are averages of daily highs and lows.
Quick answers
Medellín in April: the questions people ask
- Is April a good time to visit Medellín?
- April is a reasonable month in Medellín — with trade-offs. It ranks 9 of 12 months in Medellín overall (9 for weather, 3 for space, 3 for value). The main upside: Green hills and lower prices. The main downside: Frequent afternoon rain.
- What is the weather like in Medellín in April?
- Average highs are around 28°C and lows around 18°C. Expect about 300 mm of rain or snow over roughly 18 wet days. Warm with frequent heavy showers. For comparison, the warmest month is July (around 29°C) and the coolest is October (around 27°C).
- Is Medellín crowded in April?
- Crowds are moderate. Steady visitor numbers; the main sights are busiest around midday. The quietest month is October.
- How expensive is Medellín in April?
- Prices are at level 3 of 5 ($$$). Mid-range hotel rates. The best-value month is October.
- When is the best time to visit Medellín?
- In the CrowdFreeViews month scores, February is the best month overall (April ranks 9 of 12). The quietest month is October and the best value is October.