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Santa Marta Climate by Month

The climate in Santa Marta is known as a local steppe climate. There is not much rain and temperatures stay high throughout the year.

Average day and night temperature

In Santa Marta temperatures are generally consistent throughout the year. Typically, daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 29°C in June to a comfortable 28°C in the coolest month, January. Nights are cooler, with temperatures generally dropping to 25°C, particularly during the colder months.

The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year

Precipitation and rainy days

Santa Marta experiences significant rainfall throughout the year, averaging 1749 mm of precipitation annually. The climate in Santa Marta shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect heavy rainfall in October, with an average of 307 mm of precipitation over 13 rainy days.

In contrast, February offers drier and sunnier days, with around 17 mm of rainfall over a single rainy day.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

Sunshine over the year

Santa Marta offers a pleasant mix of sunny and slightly overcast days. The difference in sunshine hours between January (9.5 hours daily) and September (6.7 hours daily) provides a bit of variety for visitors and residents.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

The best time of year to visit Santa Marta in Colombia

Santa Marta has high temperatures year round ranging between 28°C and 29°C.
The best time to visit is during the drier months: January, February and March.

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • Does Santa Marta have a dry season?
    Yes, the months of January and February are very dry.
  • Which is the hottest month in Santa Marta?
    June has an average maximum temperature of 29°C and is the hottest month of the year.
  • Which is the coolest month in Santa Marta?
    The coolest month is February with an average maximum temperature of 28°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Santa Marta?
    October tops the wettest month list with 307 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Santa Marta?
    February is the driest month with 17 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Santa Marta?
    January is the sunniest month with an average of 286 hours of sunshine.

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    Forecast for Santa Marta

    Fri   Dec 13
    34°C | 24°C
    NE 25 km/h
    0.8 mm
    partly cloudy and small chance of rain

    partly cloudy and small chance of rain

    Sat   Dec 14
    33°C | 23°C
    N 22 km/h
    1.2 mm
    partly cloudy and small chance of rain

    partly cloudy and small chance of rain

    Sun   Dec 15
    32°C | 24°C
    NW 18 km/h
    1.1 mm
    partly cloudy and small chance of rain

    partly cloudy and small chance of rain