The climate in Santa Marta during October can be summarized as hot, humid and wet.
October is in the fall / autumn in Santa Marta and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (89°F), whilst at night 23°C (74°F) is normal.
Daytime temperature | 31.5°C 88.6°F |
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Nightly temperature | 23.4°C 74°F |
Average temperature | 27.4°C 81.3°F |
Daily sunshine | 6.1 hrs |
Avg rainfall | 172 mm 6.8 ins |
Rainy days | 12 days |
Sea temperature | 28.9°C 84°F |
Humidity | 80% |
Windspeed | 10.8kph 7 mph |
On average October is the 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.
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 October 2025.
Best places to visit in October
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 |