Best Time to Visit Medellin for Backpacking – January Scores 79/100

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Backpacking Potential

79/100

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Based on optimal climate

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January, February, July

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20°C – 21°C

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The best time to visit Medellin for backpacking is January, February, July, when you’ll get the best balance between weather, crowds, and costs.

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Backpacking conditions breakdown

Monthly weather & climate data for Medellin

Month	Climate Score	Predictability	Avg Temp	Max Temp	Rain (mm)	Rain Days	Humidity	Season
January	79Good Mild temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	20°	25°	92	11.2	75%	shoulder
February	78Good Mild temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	20°	25°	98	12.4	74%	shoulder
March	67Suboptimal Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 78Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	20°	25°	174	16.7	75%	wet
April	50Suboptimal Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 30Weather conditions can vary significantly.	20°	25°	200	19.2	78%	wet
May	50Suboptimal Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 30Weather conditions can vary significantly.	20°	25°	254	23.8	80%	wet
June	65Suboptimal Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 78Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	20°	25°	190	17.8	78%	wet
July	76Good Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	21°	26°	139	14.5	71%	shoulder
August	55Suboptimal Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 38Weather conditions can vary significantly.	21°	26°	192	17.8	73%	wet
September	50Suboptimal Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 0Weather conditions can vary significantly.	20°	25°	228	21	75%	wet
October	50Suboptimal Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 0Weather conditions can vary significantly.	20°	24°	222	22.7	80%	wet
November	50Suboptimal Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 30Weather conditions can vary significantly.	20°	25°	217	21.6	80%	wet
December	70Good Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 78Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	20°	25°	142	15.1	80%	shoulder