Santa Marta weather in March (Magdalena, Colombia)

Looking to travel to Santa Marta in March? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In Santa Marta, March is characterized by high temperatures and moderate rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 28°C, while night temperatures can drop to 25°C.

Santa Marta in March usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 31 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 1 day.

The city usually sees around 252 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, March is a prime time to visit Santa Marta. January, February, March and December typically offer 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 March

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 25°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 28°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 3%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 31 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 1 day  
HumidityHumidity 72%  
SunshineSunshine 252 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Colombia in March

Find out more about the weather in Colombia in March 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°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Santa Marta in March?

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 in March.

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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