Medellin guide
Medellín, Antioquia, Colombia

Medellin in December

A great time to visit. The best months for Medellin are January, July, August and December. In December, mild, a mix of layers and a light jacket works well; some rain is likely, a compact umbrella is worth packing.

A great time to visit.
Avg temp
20°C
Rainfall
106 mm
Crowds
Ideal
~Cost/day
$130
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Weather and what to pack

In December, Medellin is typically mild, a mix of layers and a light jacket works well; some rain is likely, a compact umbrella is worth packing. Average temperatures sit around 20°C with about 106mm of rain across the month.

Things to do in Medellin in December

Highlights from Wikipedia and OpenStreetMap.

Monumento a la Raza (Medellín)
The Monumento a la Raza, also known as Monumento a la Raza Antioqueña, is an outdoor sculpture and monument in the city of Medellín, Antioquia, Colombia. Made of concrete and bronz
Alpujarra station
Alpujarra is the twelfth station on Medellín Metro from north to south. It is located in the center of the municipality of Medellín and is adjacent to La Alpujarra Administrative C
San Antonio station (Medellín)
San Antonio station is a station on the Medellín Metro. It is the terminal station for line B, and a transfer station to line A. It is named after the Church of San Antonio, which
Torre del Café
Torre del Café, also known as Edificio del Café, is a 36-storey high-rise commercial office skyscraper in the city municipality of Medellín, Colombia. Although the starting date of
Plaza Cisneros
Plaza Cisneros, also known as Luces Park or Lights Park, is a plaza in Medellín, Colombia. It is named after the Cuban engineer Francisco Javier Cisneros, who led the construction
Barefoot Park
Barefoot Park is a zen-inspired public park in Medellín, Colombia. The park was funded by EPM and designed by architect Felipe Uribe de Bedout. The park includes a green area with

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Medellin in December: FAQ

Is December a good time to visit Medellin?+

A great time to visit. Medellin's best months are generally January, July, August and December.

What is the weather like in Medellin in December?+

Expect average temperatures around 20°C. Rainfall averages about 106mm for the month. In short, mild, a mix of layers and a light jacket works well; some rain is likely, a compact umbrella is worth packing.

What should I pack for Medellin in December?+

Based on the typical December weather: mild, a mix of layers and a light jacket works well; some rain is likely, a compact umbrella is worth packing.

What is there to do in Medellin in December?+

Popular things to do include Monumento a la Raza (Medellín), Alpujarra station, San Antonio station (Medellín) and Torre del Café. There is a longer list below, or you can generate a full plan.

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