January could be a good time to visit Medellin, as the weather is generally fine. The average high temperature is around +79°F, and there are typically 0 sunny days in January. However, expect about 12 rainy days, and total monthly rainfall of approximately 97 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
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+79°F
Avg. max. temperature
+50°F
Min.
+90°F
Max.
97 mm
Total precipitation
80%
Avg. humidity
0 m/s
Avg. wind
0 ☀️
Sunny Days
19 ⛅️
Cloudy
12 🌦
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 +50°F during the night, the temperature in January averages around +81°F.
The average maximum temperature goes up 0% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +82°F to +82°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.
December
January
February
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 mm
97 mm
118 mm
Wind
0 m/s
0 m/s
0 m/s
Humidity
82%
80%
80%
Air pressure
1018 HPa
1018 HPa
1018 HPa
Sunny days
0
0
0
Cloudy days
15
19
14
Rainy days
16
12
14
Snowy days
0
0
0
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 97 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 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 3 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 61% chance of rain on an average day in January, with total rainfall of approximately 97 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 29 mm, which is moderate rain.January is a pretty wet month with over 19 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 84% chance of precipitation and 293 mm of rainfall per day. January, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 39% chance of precipitation and 97 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last January in Medellin?
This is the weather in Medellin in January 2023:
1 January
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+82°F
2 January
🌧️
+79°F
3 January
🌫️
+81°F
4 January
☁️
+82°F
5 January
☁️
+82°F
6 January
☁️
+78°F
7 January
🌧️
+77°F
8 January
🌫️
+80°F
9 January
🌫️
+78°F
10 January
🌧️
+77°F
11 January
🌧️
+75°F
12 January
🌧️
+80°F
13 January
🌧️
+79°F
14 January
☁️
+78°F
15 January
☁️
+80°F
16 January
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+86°F
17 January
☁️
+81°F
18 January
☁️
+75°F
19 January
🌫️
+84°F
20 January
☁️
+84°F
21 January
☁️
+84°F
22 January
☁️
+79°F
23 January
☁️
+83°F
24 January
🌫️
+82°F
25 January
🌫️
+80°F
26 January
🌧️
+79°F
27 January
🌫️
+82°F
28 January
☁️
+84°F
29 January
🌧️
+82°F
30 January
☁️
+82°F
31 January
☀️
+82°F
In January 2023 Medellin had 1 sunny days, 15 cloudy days, and 7 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +81°F, with an absolute maximum of +86°F and a minimum of +75°F. The average humidity was 83%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 39%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 10 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in January?
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 1989 (+81°F) and the highest in 2016 (+88°F). The driest year was 1998 with only 14 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2019 with 252 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.
Other cities in Colombia
Check out the weather for other cities in Colombia.
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, 2022.
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.