June is Medellín turning the sun back on, with tango in the plazas to mark it.
Weather#
| Typical | |
|---|---|
| Days | ~28°C / 82°F, more sun each week |
| Nights | ~17°C / 63°F |
| Rain | Fading into the mid-year dry season |
What's on#
- Festival Internacional de Tango, late June: Gardel died here in 1935, and Manrique keeps the faith with milongas and concerts.
- Puentes: several holiday Mondays; Guatapé and the coffee towns fill.
- School holidays from mid-month: Colombian families at the sights.
- Football: the first-half final, often June.
What to do#
The dry-season list returns: Guatapé, Parque Arví, the hikes above the valley, Comuna 13, a tango night in Manrique, a fonda on Saturday. Things to do, day trips, the 4-day itinerary, for couples.
Prices#
Moderate; higher on puente weekends. Where to stay, on a budget.
Pack#
Light clothes, a layer for nights, sunscreen, an umbrella early in the month. First time in Medellín.
With a paisa#
A milonga in Manrique with someone who dances: post your dates on Roavi Community and a Local Friend can take you.
Medellín in June? Spend an evening with someone who lives there.
Meet a Local FriendFrequently Asked Questions
What is the weather like in Medellín in June?
Drying out: highs around 28°C (82°F), lows around 17°C (63°F), fewer showers than April and May, more sun each week, into the mid-year dry season of July and August.What is the tango festival in Medellín?
The Festival Internacional de Tango, in late June, remembering Carlos Gardel, who died in a plane crash at Medellín's airport in 1935. Milongas, concerts and dance in Manrique (the tango neighbourhood) and across the city. Medellín is tango's second home after Buenos Aires.Is June a good time to visit Medellín?
Good and improving: the rains ease, the sun returns, prices are moderate. Expect Colombian families on school holidays from mid-month and busy long weekends.Why does Colombia have so many holiday Mondays?
Colombia moves most religious and civic holidays to Mondays (puentes), giving around eighteen long weekends a year, several in June. Paisas travel; book buses and Guatapé hotels ahead on those weekends.
This article was written with the help of AI and reviewed by the Roavi team.
