Medellín weather in May

May in Medellín: hot, soaked, with clean air — a good time to visit.

#9 of 12 months in Medellín · #508 of 604 destinations to visit in May · comfort 64/100 (tier C)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Medellín climate normals — May

Daytime high26°C / 79°F🥵 hot
Nighttime low17°C / 63°F
Feels like (high)31°C / 88°F
Rainfall294 mm / 11.6 in⛈ soaked
Rainy days29 days
Humidity89%💦 very humid
Dew point19°C / 66°F
Sunshine8.7 h/day
Daylight12.4 h
Wind5 km/h / 3 mph
Air quality (US AQI)50🍃 good

Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.

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Medellín in May — FAQ

Is May a good time to visit Medellín?
May in Medellín: hot, soaked, with clean air — a good time to visit. It ranks #9 of 12 months for Medellín on SeasonMap's comfort score (64/100).
What is the weather like in Medellín in May?
In May, Medellín averages a daily high of 26.2°C and a low of 17.4°C, with about 294.1 mm of rain over roughly 28.6 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Medellín in May?
Medellín has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 50 in May.

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