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Santa Marta in February: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

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

Weather in Santa Marta in February 2025

Good Weather
Warm
☀️
Sunny
Planning a trip to Santa Marta in February? You are in luck! The weather is generally good, with an average maximum temperature of +28°C and approximately 13 sunny days. Just be prepared for some rain, as there are usually around 3 rainy days and 7 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
+21°C
Min.
+32°C
Max.
7 mm
Total precipitation
82%
Avg. humidity
7 m/s
Avg. wind
13 ☀️
Sunny Days
11 ⛅️
Cloudy
3 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Santa Marta has good weather in February.

Average temperature in Santa Marta in February

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

Going from a maximum of +32°C during the day to a minimum of +21°C during the night, the temperature in February averages around +29°C.

The average maximum temperature goes down 45% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +32°C to +27°C.

Is Santa Marta warm or cold in February?

Santa Marta is typically warm in February.

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.

February is one of the coolest months in Santa Marta, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Santa Marta in February

Santa Marta weather looks like this, on average, in February and the surrounding months.
JanuaryFebruaryMarch
Avg. temperature
+28°C+28°C+28°C
Min. temperature
+21°C+21°C+22°C
Max. temperature
+33°C+32°C+33°C
Rainfall
5 mm7 mm9 mm
Wind
7 m/s7 m/s7 m/s
Humidity
82%82%83%
Air pressure
1009 HPa1009 HPa1009 HPa
Sunny days
171310
Cloudy days
111116
Rainy days
334
Snowy days
000

February weather is still as good as in January. 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 5 mm to 7 mm. Humidity levels don’t change as the month goes on, averaging around 82%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during February, staying around 7 m/s. The days becoming less sunny, going from 17 sunny days in January to 13 in February.

March brings much the same weather, it remains good.

Wind

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

The average wind speed is 7 m/s getting up to 10 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 February, going from 7 m/s to 6 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during February in Santa Marta based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 11% chance of rain on an average day in February, with total rainfall of approximately 3 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 1 mm, which is considered light rain. Santa Marta is amazing in February with as little as 3 rainy days on average, so plan adventures in the great outdoors.
Here’s how February 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 February in Santa Marta?

This is the weather in Santa Marta in February 2023:
1 February
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+32°C
2 February
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+30°C
3 February
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+29°C
4 February
☀️
+28°C
5 February
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+29°C
6 February
☀️
+28°C
7 February
☀️
+32°C
8 February
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+31°C
9 February
☀️
+32°C
10 February
☀️
+32°C
11 February
☀️
+30°C
12 February
☀️
+30°C
13 February
☀️
+29°C
14 February
☀️
+28°C
15 February
☀️
+28°C
16 February
☀️
+29°C
17 February
☀️
+28°C
18 February
☀️
+29°C
19 February
☀️
+29°C
20 February
☀️
+28°C
21 February
☀️
+28°C
22 February
☀️
+28°C
23 February
☀️
+28°C
24 February
☀️
+28°C
25 February
☀️
+28°C
26 February
☀️
+27°C
27 February
☀️
+28°C
28 February
☀️
+27°C
In February 2023 Santa Marta had 28 sunny days, 0 cloudy days, and 0 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +29°C, with an absolute maximum of +32°C and a minimum of +27°C. The average humidity was 81%, with a maximum of 89% and a minimum of 72%. The average wind speed was 7 m/s, with a maximum of 14 m/s and a minimum of 1 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 February 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 February:

Is February a good time to visit Santa Marta?

February 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 February?

February 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 February?

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

Is it sunny in Santa Marta in February?

The amount of sunny days in Santa Marta during February varies; prepare for a mix of clouds and sun.

Other cities in Colombia

Check out the weather for other cities in Colombia.

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.