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Magdalena Weather in December

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

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Planning a journey to Magdalena, Colombia this December and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Magdalena in December

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

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 22°C (72°F) in Jordán.

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

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Taganga with an average of 40 mm (1.6 in) to high rainfall in Minca with 119 mm (4.7 in).

Average sunshine

Several destinations enjoy plenty of sunshine this month. Santa Marta sees close to 271 hours of sunlight, making it great for sun lovers.

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Best Places to Visit in Magdalena in December

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 December for some of the most popular destinations in Magdalena, Colombia?

Temperature range in Magdalena (December)

Precipitation variation in Magdalena (December)

Santa Marta

In December 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 perfect that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly sun hours
220 hours
271 hours
286 hours
Monthly rainfall
218 mm (8.6 in)
66 mm (2.6 in)
18 mm (0.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
2 days
0 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
perfect
perfect
Climate in Santa Marta →

Taganga

In December 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 perfect that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly sun hours
170 hours
166 hours
208 hours
Monthly rainfall
153 mm (6 in)
40 mm (1.6 in)
10 mm (0.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
3 days
0 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
perfect
perfect
Climate in Taganga →

Pozo Colorado

In December Pozo Colorado 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 perfect that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly sun hours
220 hours
271 hours
286 hours
Monthly rainfall
197 mm (7.8 in)
55 mm (2.2 in)
15 mm (0.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
2 days
0 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
perfect
perfect
Climate in Pozo Colorado →

Minca

In December Minca 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 pleasant that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
27°C (81°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
22°C (72°F)
Monthly sun hours
220 hours
271 hours
286 hours
Monthly rainfall
255 mm (10 in)
119 mm (4.7 in)
47 mm (1.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
3 days
a single day
Weather conditions
unpleasant
pleasant
perfect
Climate in Minca →

El Zaino

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

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
27°C (81°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
22°C (72°F)
Monthly sun hours
170 hours
166 hours
208 hours
Monthly rainfall
210 mm (8.3 in)
86 mm (3.4 in)
27 mm (1.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
3 days
a single day
Weather conditions
unpleasant
perfect
perfect
Climate in El Zaino →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Magdalena, in Colombia.

Popular cities in December

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Santa Marta 29°C (84°F) 25°C (77°F) 66 mm (2.6 in)
Taganga 28°C (82°F) 25°C (77°F) 40 mm (1.6 in)
Pozo Colorado 28°C (82°F) 25°C (77°F) 55 mm (2.2 in)
Minca 27°C (81°F) 23°C (73°F) 119 mm (4.7 in)
El Zaino 27°C (81°F) 23°C (73°F) 86 mm (3.4 in)
Buritaca 28°C (82°F) 22°C (72°F) 98 mm (3.9 in)

Magdalena weather in December: frequently asked questions

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

December in Magdalena, Colombia brings perfect weather. In Santa Marta, daytime temperatures are typically around 29°C (84°F) and nighttime lows hover near 25°C (77°F).

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

Daytime temperatures in Santa Marta peak at roughly 29°C (84°F) in December, dropping to about 25°C (77°F) overnight.

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

Rain is generally moderate to light in Magdalena, Colombia during December, with Santa Marta averaging close to 66 mm (2.6 in).

Is December a Good Time to Visit Magdalena, Colombia?

We consider December to be one of the best times to travel to Magdalena, Colombia. Typically, the climate in Santa Marta is perfect.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January, February, March and December offering mostly perfect weather in Santa Marta. On the other hand, the month of October tends to have poor weather conditions.

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