Santa Marta weather in December (Magdalena, Colombia)

This month is known as a warm month. The average maximum daytime temperature in Santa Marta in December lies at 26.9°C (80.42°F). The average minimum temperature goes down to around 16.9°C (62.42°F) (often the minimum temperature is noted at night).

Rainfall during December is moderate with an average of 48mm (1.9 inches). There are generally around 5 rainy days. If you enjoy blue skies and sunshine, then this is a great time to go to Santa Marta with 271 hours of sun during the entire month.

 

Santa Marta, monthly averages in December

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Min Temperature 16 °C  
Max Temperature 26 °C  
Chance of Rain 17%  
Precipitation 47mm  
Rainy days 5 days  
Humidity 76% *  
Sunshine 271 hrs *  

Where to stay in Santa Marta

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Where to go in Colombia in December

Find out more about the weather in Colombia in December and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20-29ºC / 68-84ºF and not too much precipitation (less than 90mm / 3.5inches a month).

So what to wear in December? Visitors traveling to Santa Marta might want to wear airy clothing, t-shirts and other summer cloths. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool on a hot day.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in December.

Swimming
10/10
Cycling
8/10
Walking
8/10
Barbeque
10/10
Camping
10/10
Outdoor sports
8/10

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