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Medellin in October: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

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

Weather in Medellin in October 2024

OK Weather
Warm
🌧️
Rainy
October could be a good time to visit Medellin, as the weather is generally fine. The average high temperature is around +77°F, and there are typically 0 sunny days in October. However, expect about 26 rainy days, and total monthly rainfall of approximately 273 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
  • October is usually the coldest month of the year in Medellin;

Average weather

☀️
+77°F
Avg. max. temperature
+55°F
Min.
+88°F
Max.
273 mm
Total precipitation
82%
Avg. humidity
0 m/s
Avg. wind
0 ☀️
Sunny Days
5 ⛅️
Cloudy
26 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Medellin has OK weather in October.

Average temperature in Medellin in October

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

Going from a maximum of +84°F during the day to a minimum of +59°F during the night, the temperature in October averages around +81°F.

The average maximum temperature goes up 14% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +79°F to +82°F.

Is Medellin warm or cold in October?

Medellin is typically warm in October.

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

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

October is the coldest month in Medellin, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Medellin in October

Medellin weather looks like this, on average, in October and the surrounding months.
SeptemberOctoberNovember
Avg. temperature
+79°F+77°F+77°F
Min. temperature
+52°F+55°F+52°F
Max. temperature
+93°F+88°F+86°F
Rainfall
218 mm273 mm221 mm
Wind
0 m/s0 m/s0 m/s
Humidity
79%82%83%
Air pressure
1019 HPa1018 HPa1018 HPa
Sunny days
000
Cloudy days
756
Rainy days
232624
Snowy days
000

October weather is still as ok as in September. It’s getting colder in October. From +79°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +77°F. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 218 mm to 273 mm. Humidity rises from 79% to 82%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during October, staying around 0 m/s. The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 0 sunny days during the month.

November brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

Wind speed in Medellin in October 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 October, going from 1 m/s to 3 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during October in Medellin based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 97% chance of rain on an average day in October, with total rainfall of approximately 262 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 39 mm, which is moderate rain. October is a pretty wet month with over 30 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
October is one of the rainiest months in Medellin, here is a comparison with other months, 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 October in Medellin?

This is the weather in Medellin in October 2023:
1 October
🌧️
+78°F
2 October
☁️
+84°F
3 October
☁️
+84°F
4 October
☁️
+81°F
5 October
☁️
+77°F
6 October
🌫️
+79°F
7 October
🌧️
+83°F
8 October
🌧️
+75°F
9 October
☁️
+77°F
10 October
🌧️
+83°F
11 October
☁️
+84°F
12 October
☁️
+82°F
13 October
🌧️
+81°F
14 October
🌫️
+82°F
15 October
🌧️
+81°F
16 October
🌧️
+82°F
17 October
☁️
+82°F
18 October
🌧️
+77°F
19 October
🌧️
+78°F
20 October
🌧️
+75°F
21 October
🌧️
+79°F
22 October
🌧️
+80°F
23 October
🌧️
+78°F
24 October
🌧️
+77°F
25 October
🌧️
+82°F
26 October
🌫️
+79°F
27 October
☁️
+77°F
28 October
🌧️
+75°F
29 October
🌧️
+82°F
30 October
☁️
+80°F
31 October
☀️
+82°F
In October 2023 Medellin had 1 sunny days, 10 cloudy days, and 14 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +81°F, with an absolute maximum of +84°F and a minimum of +75°F. The average humidity was 85%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 40%. 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 October has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1982 (+80°F) and the highest in 2015 (+87°F). The driest year was 1997 with only 144 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2005 with 496 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Medellin in October:

Is October a good time to visit Medellin?

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

Can you sunbathe in Medellin in October?

October 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 October?

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

Is it sunny in Medellin in October?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Medellin in October, 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.

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, 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.