Medellín in October
Second rainy season
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
The short answer
October is one of the weakest months in Medellín.
October is one of the wetter months, quieter and good value.
October in detail
What October actually feels like
- Weather
- 17–27°C
- Warm and wet with frequent storms.
- Crowds
- Low-Moderate
- Fairly relaxed, with busier moments at the headline sights.
- Prices
- $$$
- Mid-range hotel rates.
+Lower prices and green hills.
–Frequent heavy rain.
My tip for October
Schedule outdoor trips in the morning.
- Museums
- Food
- Cafés
How October compares
Against the other eleven months
11th of 12 overall in Medellín, 12th for weather, 1st for space, 1st for value. It is the emptiest month of the year; and it's also the best value.
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What’s on in Medellín in October
- Rainy seasons
- Frequent heavy showers, mostly in the afternoons.
April–May & October–November
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Weather
Weather in Medellín in October
In October Medellín averages a high of 27°C (81°F) and a low of 17°C (63°F), with about 276 mm of rain or snow over 20 wet days. The warmest month is July (around 29°C) and the coolest is October (around 27°C); the wettest month is November.
- Average high
- 27°C
- 81°F
- Average low
- 17°C
- 63°F
- Precipitation
- 276 mm
- Wet days
- 20
Climate data: Institute of Hydrology, Meteorology and Environmental Studies. Temperatures are averages of daily highs and lows.
Quick answers
Medellín in October: the questions people ask
- Is October a good time to visit Medellín?
- October is one of the weakest months in Medellín. It ranks 11 of 12 months in Medellín overall (12 for weather, 1 for space, 1 for value). The main upside: Lower prices and green hills. The main downside: Frequent heavy rain.
- What is the weather like in Medellín in October?
- Average highs are around 27°C and lows around 17°C. Expect about 276 mm of rain or snow over roughly 20 wet days. Warm and wet with frequent storms. For comparison, the warmest month is July (around 29°C) and the coolest is October (around 27°C).
- Is Medellín crowded in October?
- Crowds are low-moderate. Fairly relaxed, with busier moments at the headline sights. October is the quietest month of the year.
- How expensive is Medellín in October?
- Prices are at level 3 of 5 ($$$). Mid-range hotel rates. October is also the best-value month.
- When is the best time to visit Medellín?
- In the CrowdFreeViews month scores, February is the best month overall (October ranks 11 of 12). The quietest month is October and the best value is October.
Still going to Medellín in October?
Book early and plan around the busiest hours — frequent heavy rain.
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