April is Medellín green, cheap and wet at four o'clock. Plan the mornings and it works.
Weather#
| Typical | |
|---|---|
| Mornings | Sunny, warm |
| Days | ~27°C / 81°F |
| Afternoons | A heavy shower most days, 1 to 2 hours |
| Nights | ~17°C / 63°F |
Semana Santa#
In late-Easter years (2026: Holy Week 29 March to 5 April) it lands here: processions, Thursday and Friday closures, paisas leaving for the coast, a quieter city.
The rainy-season day#
Comuna 13 or the Metrocable to Arví at 9, the Botero plaza and the Museo de Antioquia at noon, a long lunch, the shower from a café in Laureles, a fonda or a salsa bar at night. Guatapé still works: leave early, be on the rock by 10. Things to do, the 4-day itinerary.
Prices#
Low. Where to stay, on a budget.
Pack#
Light clothes, a compact umbrella, shoes that dry, a layer for the cool wet evenings. First time in Medellín.
With a paisa#
The café the rain sends everyone into, the fonda after: post your dates on Roavi Community and a Local Friend knows which.
Medellín in April? Spend an evening with someone who lives there.
Meet a Local FriendFrequently Asked Questions
What is the weather like in Medellín in April?
Warm and rainy: highs around 27°C (81°F), lows around 17°C (63°F), sunny mornings, a heavy shower or thunderstorm most afternoons lasting an hour or two, then clearing. All-day rain is uncommon.Is April a bad time to visit Medellín?
It's the first rainy season, so expect a wet afternoon most days. It's also cheap, green and uncrowded, and the mornings are usually sunny. Fine for a city trip with a plan; less good for a week of hiking.How much does it rain in Medellín in April?
April and May are among the wettest months, with rain on most days, concentrated in the afternoon and early evening. Mornings are the dry window.What should I do in Medellín when it rains?
The Museo de Antioquia and Botero plaza, the Museo de Arte Moderno in Ciudad del Río, a coffee tasting, a cooking class, a long bandeja paisa lunch, the Laureles cafés, the malls locals actually use, and the salsa and tango bars, which don't care about weather.
