When is the best time to go to Santa Marta
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Santa Marta, Colombia. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.
Average temperatures in Santa Marta
Santa Marta weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Santa Marta are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.
January
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28°C | 3mm | 8.7hrs | 12.3hrs |
January in Santa Marta is generally very dry with the temperature being hot.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Santa Marta, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
January is in the winter in Santa Marta and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (89°F), whilst at night 22°C (71°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Santa Marta with around 3mm 0.1 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.7 hours of sunshine per day.
Santa Marta weather in January »
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29°C | 1mm | 8.5hrs | 12.5hrs |
February in Santa Marta is generally very dry with the temperature being hot.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Santa Marta, with some very good weather at this time of year.
February is in the winter in Santa Marta and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (90°F), whilst at night 22°C (72°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Santa Marta with around 1mm 0.1 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.5 hours of sunshine per day.
Santa Marta weather in February »
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29°C | 6mm | 7.1hrs | 12.8hrs |
The weather in March in Santa Marta is characteristically hot, humid and very dry.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Santa Marta, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
March is in the spring in Santa Marta and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (90°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Santa Marta with around 6mm 0.2 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.1 hours of sunshine per day.
Santa Marta weather in March »
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29°C | 29mm | 7hrs | 13.1hrs |
Santa Marta's weather in April is typically very hot, humid and dry in nature.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Santa Marta, with some very good weather at this time of year.
April is in the spring in Santa Marta and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (90°F), whilst at night 24°C (75°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Santa Marta with around 29mm 1.1 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 2 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7 hours of sunshine per day.
Santa Marta weather in April »
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29°C | 86mm | 6.5hrs | 13.4hrs |
May is a a little damp, humid month in Santa Marta and the temperature is generally very hot.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Santa Marta.
May is in the spring in Santa Marta and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (90°F), whilst at night 24°C (76°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Santa Marta with around 86mm 3.4 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.5 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29°C | 85mm | 7.1hrs | 12.3hrs |
June in Santa Marta is generally a little damp with the temperature being very hot.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Santa Marta.
June is in the summer in Santa Marta and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (90°F), whilst at night 24°C (76°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Santa Marta with around 85mm 3.3 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.1 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29°C | 64mm | 7.8hrs | 12.5hrs |
July in Santa Marta is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being very hot.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Santa Marta.
July is in the summer in Santa Marta and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (90°F), whilst at night 24°C (75°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Santa Marta with around 64mm 2.5 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.8 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29°C | 77mm | 7.3hrs | 12.8hrs |
The weather in August in Santa Marta is characteristically hot, humid and reasonably dry.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Santa Marta.
August is in the summer in Santa Marta and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (90°F), whilst at night 24°C (75°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Santa Marta with around 77mm 3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.3 hours of sunshine per day.
Santa Marta weather in August »
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29°C | 122mm | 6.1hrs | 13.1hrs |
Santa Marta's weather in September is typically hot, humid and wet in nature.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Santa Marta for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
September is in the fall / autumn in Santa Marta and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (89°F), whilst at night 24°C (74°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Santa Marta with around 122mm 4.8 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.1 hours of sunshine per day.
Santa Marta weather in September »
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28°C | 172mm | 6.1hrs | 13.4hrs |
October is a wet, humid month in Santa Marta and the temperature is generally hot.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Santa Marta for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
October is in the fall / autumn in Santa Marta and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (89°F), whilst at night 23°C (74°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Santa Marta with around 172mm 6.8 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.1 hours of sunshine per day.
Santa Marta weather in October »
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28°C | 88mm | 7.1hrs | 12.3hrs |
November is a a little damp, humid month in Santa Marta and the temperature is generally hot.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Santa Marta.
November is in the fall / autumn in Santa Marta and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (89°F), whilst at night 23°C (74°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Santa Marta with around 88mm 3.4 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.1 hours of sunshine per day.
Santa Marta weather in November »
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28°C | 16mm | 8hrs | 12.5hrs |
December in Santa Marta is generally dry with the temperature being hot.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Santa Marta, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.
December is in the winter in Santa Marta and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (89°F), whilst at night 22°C (72°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Santa Marta with around 16mm 0.6 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 2 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Santa Marta weather stats
| Hottest month: | May | 31.9°C 89.4°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | February | 1mm 0ins |
| Sunniest month: | January | 8.7hrs |
| Coldest month: | January | 31.3°C 88.3°F |
| Wettest month: | October | 172mm 6.8ins |
| Warmest sea: | October | 28.9°C 84°F |
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