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Medellín, Antioquia, Colombia

Medellin in May

A quieter, shoulder or off-peak time. The best months for Medellin are January, July, August and December. In May, mild, a mix of layers and a light jacket works well; expect frequent rain, so bring a waterproof and plan some indoor options.

A quieter, shoulder or off-peak time.
Avg temp
21°C
Rainfall
223 mm
Crowds
Quieter
~Cost/day
$130
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Weather and what to pack

In May, Medellin is typically mild, a mix of layers and a light jacket works well; expect frequent rain, so bring a waterproof and plan some indoor options. Average temperatures sit around 21°C with about 223mm of rain across the month.

Things to do in Medellin in May

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 May: FAQ

Is May a good time to visit Medellin?+

A quieter, shoulder or off-peak time. Medellin's best months are generally January, July, August and December.

What is the weather like in Medellin in May?+

Expect average temperatures around 21°C. Rainfall averages about 223mm for the month. In short, mild, a mix of layers and a light jacket works well; expect frequent rain, so bring a waterproof and plan some indoor options.

What should I pack for Medellin in May?+

Based on the typical May weather: mild, a mix of layers and a light jacket works well; expect frequent rain, so bring a waterproof and plan some indoor options.

What is there to do in Medellin in May?+

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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