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Magdalena Weather in April

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Magdalena, Colombia in April.

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Thinking about venturing to Magdalena, Colombia this April and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What to Expect in Magdalena in April

Magdalena, Colombia is a region in Colombia. April in Magdalena generally has warm temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are warm and range from 27°C (81°F) in Jordán to 29°C (84°F) in Ciénaga. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 25°C (77°F) in Ciénaga and 23°C (73°F) in Jordán.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Magdalena, Colombia, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In April, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Taganga with an average of 53 mm (2.1 in) to heavy rainfall in Don Diego with 167 mm (6.6 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is generally plentiful throughout many areas. Santa Marta enjoys about 230 hours of sunlight, ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

Explore Magdalena by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Magdalena - and find the best time to visit. (based on Santa Marta)

January28°C (82°F) February28°C (82°F) March28°C (82°F) April29°C (84°F) May29°C (84°F) June29°C (84°F) This monthJuly29°C (84°F) August29°C (84°F) September29°C (84°F) October29°C (84°F) November29°C (84°F) December29°C (84°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Magdalena in April

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Magdalena.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Magdalena

What is the weather like in April for some of the most popular destinations in Magdalena, Colombia?

Temperature range in Magdalena (April)

Precipitation variation in Magdalena (April)

Santa Marta

In April Santa Marta generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are very good that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly sun hours
252 hours
230 hours
225 hours
Monthly rainfall
31 mm (1.2 in)
100 mm (3.9 in)
232 mm (9.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
2 days
7 days
Weather conditions
excellent
very good
mixed
Climate in Santa Marta →

Taganga

In April Taganga generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
28°C (82°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly sun hours
181 hours
149 hours
152 hours
Monthly rainfall
18 mm (0.7 in)
53 mm (2.1 in)
167 mm (6.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
2 days
6 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
very good
Climate in Taganga →

Pozo Colorado

In April Pozo Colorado generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly sun hours
252 hours
230 hours
225 hours
Monthly rainfall
25 mm (1 in)
83 mm (3.3 in)
207 mm (8.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
2 days
7 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
mixed
Climate in Pozo Colorado →

Minca

In April Minca generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are very good that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
Monthly sun hours
252 hours
230 hours
225 hours
Monthly rainfall
79 mm (3.1 in)
161 mm (6.3 in)
326 mm (13 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
4 days
8 days
Weather conditions
excellent
very good
less favorable
Climate in Minca →

El Zaino

In April El Zaino generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are very good that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
27°C (81°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
22°C (72°F)
23°C (73°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly sun hours
181 hours
149 hours
152 hours
Monthly rainfall
58 mm (2.3 in)
114 mm (4.5 in)
282 mm (11 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
3 days
7 days
Weather conditions
excellent
very good
less favorable
Climate in El Zaino →

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In our records: Colombia April extremes

Notable April records observed across cities in Colombia in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • In our records, the warmest April day in Colombia reached 42°C (108°F) in Pozo Colorado on April 17, 2016.
  • Based on our data, the coldest April night in Colombia dropped to -2°C (28°F) in Puerto Carreño on April 21, 2015.

Popular cities in April

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Magdalena in April.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Santa Marta 29°C (84°F) 25°C (77°F) 100 mm (3.9 in)
Taganga 28°C (82°F) 25°C (77°F) 53 mm (2.1 in)
Pozo Colorado 29°C (84°F) 25°C (77°F) 83 mm (3.3 in)
Minca 28°C (82°F) 23°C (73°F) 161 mm (6.3 in)
El Zaino 27°C (81°F) 23°C (73°F) 114 mm (4.5 in)
Buritaca 28°C (82°F) 23°C (73°F) 147 mm (5.8 in)

Magdalena weather in April: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Magdalena, Colombia in April?

In April, Magdalena, Colombia generally has very good weather conditions. Santa Marta sees daytime temperatures near 29°C (84°F), with nights cooling to roughly 25°C (77°F).

What is the average temperature in Magdalena, Colombia in April?

In Santa Marta, the average daytime high in April is 29°C (84°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 25°C (77°F).

Does Magdalena, Colombia get a lot of rain in April?

Rain is generally moderate to light in Magdalena, Colombia during April, with Santa Marta averaging close to 100 mm (3.9 in).

Is April a Good Time to Visit Magdalena, Colombia?

Given the typically very good weather conditions in Santa Marta, April might be a good time to visit Magdalena, Colombia.

On average, the best time to visit Magdalena, Colombia is in January, February, March and December with generally excellent weather in Santa Marta. On the other hand, the month of October tends to have less favorable weather conditions.

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