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Medellin in January: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Medellin in January will be like? Take a look at our weather guide for Medellin, based on historical data.
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January

Weather in Medellin in January 2025

OK Weather
Warm
🌧️
Rainy
If you plan to visit Medellin in January, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +79°F during the day and approximately 0 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 22 rainy days in the month and around 98 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+79°F
Avg. max. temperature
+50°F
Min.
+90°F
Max.
98 mm
Total precipitation
80%
Avg. humidity
0 m/s
Avg. wind
0 ☀️
Sunny Days
5 ⛅️
Cloudy
22 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Medellin has OK weather in January.

Average temperature in Medellin in January

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Medellin for January based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

Going from a maximum of +86°F during the day to a minimum of +55°F during the night, the temperature in January averages around +81°F.

The average maximum temperature goes up 12% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +81°F to +84°F.

Is Medellin warm or cold in January?

Medellin is typically warm in January.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +77°F to +79°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +61°F to +59°F.

It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.

Take a look at how January is compared to other months in Medellin:

Climate in Medellin in January

Medellin weather looks like this, on average, in January and the surrounding months.
DecemberJanuaryFebruary
Avg. temperature
+77°F+79°F+79°F
Min. temperature
+54°F+50°F+52°F
Max. temperature
+90°F+90°F+91°F
Rainfall
136 mm98 mm114 mm
Wind
0 m/s0 m/s0 m/s
Humidity
82%80%80%
Air pressure
1018 HPa1018 HPa1018 HPa
Sunny days
000
Cloudy days
353
Rainy days
222219
Snowy days
000

January weather is still as ok as in December. It’s getting warmer as January arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +77°F to +79°F during the day. As January arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 136 mm to 98 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 82% to 80%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during January, staying around 0 m/s. The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 0 sunny days during the month.

February brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

Wind speed in Medellin in January based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 2 m/s getting up to 3 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.

The average wind speed in Medellin is gradually increasing during January, going from 2 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during January in Medellin based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 71% chance of rain on an average day in January, with total rainfall of approximately 161 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 29 mm, which is moderate rain. January is a pretty wet month with over 22 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
Here’s how January is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Medellin wettest month is May, where a typical day has a 52% chance of precipitation and 292 mm of rainfall per day. January, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 71% chance of precipitation and 98 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last January in Medellin?

This is the weather in Medellin in January 2023:
1 January
🌫️
+81°F
2 January
☁️
+83°F
3 January
🌧️
+74°F
4 January
🌫️
+83°F
5 January
☁️
+79°F
6 January
🌫️
+79°F
7 January
🌧️
+77°F
8 January
🌧️
+77°F
9 January
🌫️
+76°F
10 January
🌧️
+76°F
11 January
🌧️
+79°F
12 January
🌧️
+79°F
13 January
🌫️
+81°F
14 January
🌫️
+82°F
15 January
🌫️
+82°F
16 January
☁️
+82°F
17 January
🌧️
+81°F
18 January
🌫️
+79°F
19 January
🌫️
+81°F
20 January
🌫️
+82°F
21 January
🌫️
+83°F
22 January
🌫️
+77°F
23 January
🌫️
+83°F
24 January
🌫️
+83°F
25 January
☁️
+83°F
26 January
☁️
+84°F
27 January
🌫️
+86°F
28 January
🌫️
+86°F
29 January
🌫️
+85°F
30 January
🌫️
+85°F
31 January
☀️
+85°F
In January 2023 Medellin had 1 sunny days, 5 cloudy days, and 6 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +81°F, with an absolute maximum of +86°F and a minimum of +73°F. The average humidity was 82%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 29%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 10 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Medellin climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in Medellin in January has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1984 (+75°F) and the highest in 2019 (+83°F). The driest year was 2002 with only 1628 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2008 with 3155 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Medellin in January:

Is January a good time to visit Medellin?

It’s always a good time to visit Medellin, but the weather is changeable in January, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Medellin in January?

January is warm in Medellin. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.

Is Medellin rainy in January?

Medellin is often rainy in January. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Medellin in January?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Medellin in January, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

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Monthly weather in Medellin

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Medellin, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.