Medellín in December
Alumbrados and festive spirit
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
The short answer
December is a reasonable month in Medellín — with trade-offs.
December is a festive highlight, with the Alumbrados lights display, but it is busy and expensive.
December in detail
What December actually feels like
- Weather
- 18–27°C
- Warm and drier toward month end.
- Crowds
- High
- Expect queues at the headline sights and full terraces in the evening.
- Prices
- $$$$
- Higher rates, especially for central and view rooms.
+The Christmas lights on the Medellín river, a major draw.
–High prices and busy holiday crowds.
My tip for December
Book hotels early and avoid peak holiday dates.
- Christmas lights
- Nightlife
How December compares
Against the other eleven months
8th of 12 overall in Medellín, 6th for weather, 11th for space, 11th for value. The emptiest month is October; the best value is October.
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What’s on in Medellín in December
- Alumbrados
- Christmas lights draw crowds and raise prices.
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Weather
Weather in Medellín in December
In December Medellín averages a high of 27°C (81°F) and a low of 18°C (64°F), with about 244 mm of rain or snow over 11 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
- 27°C
- 81°F
- Average low
- 18°C
- 64°F
- Precipitation
- 244 mm
- Wet days
- 11
Climate data: Institute of Hydrology, Meteorology and Environmental Studies. Temperatures are averages of daily highs and lows.
Quick answers
Medellín in December: the questions people ask
- Is December a good time to visit Medellín?
- December is a reasonable month in Medellín — with trade-offs. It ranks 8 of 12 months in Medellín overall (6 for weather, 11 for space, 11 for value). The main upside: The Christmas lights on the Medellín river, a major draw. The main downside: High prices and busy holiday crowds.
- What is the weather like in Medellín in December?
- Average highs are around 27°C and lows around 18°C. Expect about 244 mm of rain or snow over roughly 11 wet days. Warm and drier toward month end. For comparison, the warmest month is July (around 29°C) and the coolest is October (around 27°C).
- Is Medellín crowded in December?
- Crowds are high. Expect queues at the headline sights and full terraces in the evening. The quietest month is October.
- How expensive is Medellín in December?
- Prices are at level 4 of 5 ($$$$). Higher rates, especially for central and view rooms. 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 (December ranks 8 of 12). The quietest month is October and the best value is October.
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The Christmas lights on the Medellín river, a major draw.
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