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When is the best time to visit Santa Marta?
In general the best time to visit Santa Marta is probably September, when the weather is usually great. The hottest months are July, August, September, while the coldest months are January, February, March.
Depending on the activities you want to experience, you may choose different months to visit:
- The best time for a sunbathing holiday is July, August, September. Average maximum temperatures are up to +29°C in September and it has 0 sunny days on average.
- In general, it’s pleasant to walk and do outdoor activities during January - December.
- If you want to avoid wet weather, then your choice is April, May, October with the lowest chance of rain.
Average weather in Santa Marta in different months
This is the average weather in Santa Marta for each month based on historic data:
January, February, March, April, December usually has good weather. Average maximum temperature reaches +28°C during January.
In May, June, July, August, September, October, November the weather is average. Expect around 98 rainy days, and the precipitation amounts to approximately 213 mm in October.
Climate in Santa Marta
Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in Santa Marta for each month:
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +33°C | +32°C | +33°C | +33°C | +34°C | +34°C | +33°C | +33°C | +34°C | +33°C | +33°C | +34°C |
| Average Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +28°C | +28°C | +28°C | +28°C | +29°C | +29°C | +29°C | +29°C | +29°C | +28°C | +28°C | +28°C |
| Minimum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +21°C | +21°C | +22°C | +23°C | +23°C | +24°C | +24°C | +24°C | +24°C | +23°C | +23°C | +21°C |
| Avg. water temperature | |||||||||||
| - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Humidity, % | |||||||||||
| 82 | 82 | 83 | 84 | 84 | 83 | 83 | 83 | 83 | 84 | 83 | 82 |
| Rain, mm | |||||||||||
| 5 | 7 | 9 | 40 | 115 | 98 | 68 | 95 | 141 | 213 | 123 | 30 |
| Snow, mm | |||||||||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Average wind speed, m/s | |||||||||||
| 7 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 6 |
| Sunny Days | |||||||||||
| 17 | 13 | 10 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 10 |
| Cloud Days | |||||||||||
| 11 | 11 | 16 | 17 | 10 | 8 | 10 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 13 |
| Rainy Days | |||||||||||
| 3 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 18 | 15 | 7 |
| Snowy Days | |||||||||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Average Temperature
Here are the average maximum and minimum temperatures in Santa Marta during the whole year:
The hottest month in Santa Marta is September with average maximum temperature going up to +29°C. The coldest month is January with the lowest temperatures of +25°C.
Humidity
The temperature feels different depending on humidity. Here is how humidity in Santa Marta looks throughout the year, in %:
The most humid month in Santa Marta is October with average humidity going up to 84%. The least humid month is January with an average humidity of 82%.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm. in Santa Marta during the whole year based on historical data:
The sunniest and driest month is January with approximately 17 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 5 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is October with approximately 18 rainy days and 213 mm of total precipitation.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Santa Marta:
What is the hottest month in Santa Marta?
The hottest month in Santa Marta is September with average maximum temperature of +29°C.
What is the coldest month in Santa Marta?
The coldest month in Santa Marta is January with minimum temperatures of +25°C.
Is Santa Marta worth visiting in winter?
If you are planning to visit Santa Marta in winter you can expect pretty good weather. The best month is September with +29°C and 0 sunny days.
When does it rain the least in Santa Marta?
if you're looking to visit Santa Marta when it rains the least, you should plan your trip for October, September, November. During this time, rainfall is rare with the driest month being January with only 5 mm of rain.
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.