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Santa Marta in April: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Santa Marta in April will be like? Take a look at our weather guide for Santa Marta, based on historical data.
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April

Weather in Santa Marta in April 2025

Good Weather
Warm
☁️
Cloudy
Planning a trip to Santa Marta in April? You are in luck! The weather is generally good, with an average maximum temperature of +28°C and approximately 3 sunny days. Just be prepared for some rain, as there are usually around 7 rainy days and 40 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+28°C
Avg. max. temperature
+23°C
Min.
+33°C
Max.
40 mm
Total precipitation
84%
Avg. humidity
5 m/s
Avg. wind
3 ☀️
Sunny Days
17 ⛅️
Cloudy
7 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Santa Marta has good weather in April.

Average temperature in Santa Marta in April

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Santa Marta for April based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

Going from a maximum of +30°C during the day to a minimum of +24°C during the night, the temperature in April averages around +28°C.

The average maximum temperature goes down 33% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +30°C to +28°C.

Is Santa Marta warm or cold in April?

Santa Marta is typically warm in April.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +28°C to +28°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from +25°C to +25°C.

It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.

Take a look at how April is compared to other months in Santa Marta:

Climate in Santa Marta in April

Santa Marta weather looks like this, on average, in April and the surrounding months.
MarchAprilMay
Avg. temperature
+28°C+28°C+29°C
Min. temperature
+22°C+23°C+23°C
Max. temperature
+33°C+33°C+34°C
Rainfall
9 mm40 mm115 mm
Wind
7 m/s5 m/s4 m/s
Humidity
83%84%84%
Air pressure
1009 HPa1009 HPa1009 HPa
Sunny days
1031
Cloudy days
161710
Rainy days
4713
Snowy days
000

April weather is still as good as in March. The temperature levels stay the same in the area of +28°C for average maximum temperature during the day. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 9 mm to 40 mm. Humidity rises from 83% to 84%. Winds are calmer in comparison to March, going down from 7 m/s to 5 m/s on average. The days becoming less sunny, going from 10 sunny days in March to 3 in April.

Next month (May) brings a further decline in the weather.

Wind

Wind speed in Santa Marta in April based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 4 m/s getting up to 8 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Santa Marta is gradually decreasing during April, going from 7 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during April in Santa Marta based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 17% chance of rain on an average day in April, with total rainfall of approximately 76 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 61 mm, which is considered heavy rain. On average, there are about 5 rainy days during April, so prepare to bring an umbrella.
Here’s how April is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Santa Marta wettest month is October, where a typical day has a 58% chance of precipitation and 213 mm of rainfall per day. January, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 10% chance of precipitation and 5 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last April in Santa Marta?

This is the weather in Santa Marta in April 2023:
1 April
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+30°C
2 April
☀️
+28°C
3 April
☀️
+28°C
4 April
☀️
+28°C
5 April
☀️
+28°C
6 April
☀️
+29°C
7 April
☀️
+29°C
8 April
☀️
+28°C
9 April
☀️
+29°C
10 April
☀️
+29°C
11 April
🌧️
+28°C
12 April
☀️
+29°C
13 April
☁️
+29°C
14 April
☀️
+29°C
15 April
☀️
+28°C
16 April
☀️
+28°C
17 April
☁️
+27°C
18 April
☀️
+29°C
19 April
☁️
+28°C
20 April
☁️
+29°C
21 April
☁️
+28°C
22 April
☁️
+28°C
23 April
☁️
+27°C
24 April
☁️
+28°C
25 April
☀️
+29°C
26 April
☀️
+29°C
27 April
☁️
+29°C
28 April
☁️
+29°C
29 April
☁️
+29°C
30 April
☁️
+28°C
In April 2023 Santa Marta had 16 sunny days, 13 cloudy days, and 1 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +28°C, with an absolute maximum of +30°C and a minimum of +27°C. The average humidity was 84%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 74%. The average wind speed was 4 m/s, with a maximum of 14 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change over Years

This is how Santa Marta climate have been changing during last 43 years period.

The climate in Santa Marta in April has not changed much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1985 (+27°C) and the highest in 2012 (+30°C). The driest year was 2015 with only 338 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2010 with 2006 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Santa Marta in April:

Is April a good time to visit Santa Marta?

April is a really good time to go to Santa Marta. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Santa Marta.

Can you sunbathe in Santa Marta in April?

April is warm in Santa Marta. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.

Is Santa Marta rainy in April?

Santa Marta is usually dry in April. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.

Is it sunny in Santa Marta in April?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Santa Marta in April, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Other cities in Colombia

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Monthly weather in Santa Marta

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Santa Marta, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.