For digital nomads planning a June-September stint in Latin America, one critical factor often gets buried under discussions of coworking spaces and cost of living: rainy season.
A prospective first-time international nomad posted to r/digitalnomad weighing Mexico City versus Medellin for a three-month summer stay, with rainy season emerging as the potential dealbreaker.
"I want to go to Mexico City, but I am worried that the rainy season would kill the experience, and that I should do Medellin instead," they wrote.
Their concern centered on social fitness activities - particularly running clubs - as their primary gateway to making friends abroad. "I'm worried that the rainy season would get in the way of that," they explained, noting that most free time occurs from 6pm onward during weekdays.
The timing matters significantly. Mexico City's rainy season runs from roughly May through October, with peak rainfall in June-September. However, the pattern is predictable: most rain falls in afternoon thunderstorms, typically between 3-6pm.
For someone with evening availability from 6pm on, this actually works in their favor. By the time social activities and running clubs begin, the rain has usually passed. CDMX run clubs often start around 6:30-7pm and frequently proceed even on rainy days, with participants adapting routes as needed.
The aesthetic concern is valid but overstated. While rainy season brings gray afternoons, Mexico City's mornings are often clear, and the rain itself doesn't last all day. The city's architecture, street life, and cultural activities continue regardless of weather.
Medellin presents different rainfall patterns. The city experiences two rainy seasons: April-May and September-November. June-August - the core of the planned trip - actually falls in Medellin's drier period.
However, 's doesn't mean no rain. The city sits in a valley that creates its own microclimate, and brief showers can occur year-round. The advantage is that 's temperature remains remarkably consistent - eternal spring - making outdoor activities viable whenever it's not actively raining.
