Santa Marta weather in January (Magdalena, Colombia)

How's the weather trend in Santa Marta as January approaches? Check out our in-depth weather guide for this month.

Temperatures

The weather in Santa Marta during January is typically perfect, with high temperatures and low rainfall. Expect the temperatures during the day to hover around 28°C. At night, they will likely drop to about 25°C.

Precipitation

Santa Marta in January usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 18 mm for the month. Typically around 0 days days of rainfall are expected.

Average sunshine

Expect a lot of sunshine this month, with about 286 hours of sunny weather. The abundant sunlight creates a lively and bright atmosphere.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, January is a great time to visit. January, February, March and December generally stand out with the best circumstances. While October tends to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Santa Marta climate page with graphs.

 

Santa Marta, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 25°C  

Max Temperature 28°C  

Chance of Rain 1%  

Precipitation 18 mm  

Rainy days 0 days  

Humidity 74%  

Sunshine 286 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Colombia in January

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

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool.

What To Do

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

Swimming

10/10

Cycling

8/10

Walking

8/10

Barbeque

10/10

Camping

10/10

Outdoor sports

8/10

Interested in more climate information?

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