The climate in Santa Marta during May can be summarized as very hot, humid and a little damp.
May is in the spring in Santa Marta and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (90°F), whilst at night 24°C (76°F) is normal.
Daytime temperature | 32.1°C 89.7°F |
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Nightly temperature | 24.4°C 75.8°F |
Average temperature | 28.2°C 82.8°F |
Daily sunshine | 6.5 hrs |
Avg rainfall | 86 mm 3.4 ins |
Rainy days | 6 days |
Sea temperature | 27.5°C 81.5°F |
Humidity | 77% |
Windspeed | 13.7kph 9 mph |
On average May is the 4th wettest 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.
The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Santa Marta in May 2025.
Hottest month: | May | 31.9°C 89.4°F |
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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 |