Medellín weather in January
January in Medellín: hot, rainy, with very humid — one of the best months to visit.
#1 of 12 months in Medellín · #125 of 604 destinations to visit in January · comfort 83/100 (tier A)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Medellín climate normals — January
| Daytime high | 26°C / 79°F | 🥵 hot |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 16°C / 61°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 30°C / 86°F | |
| Rainfall | 114 mm / 4.5 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 18 days | |
| Humidity | 85% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 17°C / 63°F | |
| Sunshine | 10 h/day | |
| Daylight | 11.8 h | |
| Wind | 6 km/h / 4 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 55 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Medellín in January — FAQ
- Is January a good time to visit Medellín?
- January in Medellín: hot, rainy, with very humid — one of the best months to visit. It ranks #1 of 12 months for Medellín on SeasonMap's comfort score (83/100).
- What is the weather like in Medellín in January?
- In January, Medellín averages a daily high of 26.2°C and a low of 16°C, with about 113.9 mm of rain over roughly 18 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Medellín in January?
- Medellín has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 55 in January.