Santa Marta Weather in October

What's the weather like in Santa Marta (Magdalena) in October 2024?

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.

Santa Marta weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 31.5°C 88.6°F
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.

October temperatures in Santa Marta

Santa Marta average temperature in October

October rainfall

Santa Marta average rain in October

October hourly sunshine

Santa Marta average rain in October

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 2024.

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Santa Marta weather stats

Santa Marta weather statistics
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
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