What’s the climate like in Santa Marta?
The current climate in Santa Marta features temperatures ranging from a high of 31°C to a low of 29°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 30°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 18°C and in the warmer months around 19°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Santa Marta in recent years was 39°C in April 2019. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 17°C in July 2020.
On average, Santa Marta receives 4614 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation annually.
The hurricane season in Santa Marta runs from June to November.
Curious about the weather in other parts of Colombia? Check out the climate and weather for spots like Cartagena, Bogotá, Medellín, or explore other destinations in Colombia.
Best time to visit Santa Marta?
The best time to visit Santa Marta for mild to warm weather is April, June up to August and December. You might get some rain, but the temperatures are just right to explore Santa Marta.
Climate Table of Santa Marta
The climate table of Santa Marta shows the average temperatures, rainfall, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
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| Temp. max (°C) | 30 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 881 | 434 | 773 | 262 | 294 | 135 | 116 | 128 | 466 | 519 | 349 | 257 |
| UV Index | 7 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 30°C
- Highest temperature: 31°C in February and August
- Lowest temperature: 29°C in May, October, November and December
- Precipitation: 4614 mm per year, averaging 385 mm per month
- Driest months: 116 mm in July, 128 mm in August and 135 mm in June
- Wettest months: 881 mm in January, 773 mm in March and 519 mm in October
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Average Temperature per Month in Santa Marta
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Santa Marta, Colombia. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Santa Marta
This graph shows how much rainfall Santa Marta, Colombia, gets on average per month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of rainfall is measured in millimeters, and the average is calculated based on the recorded rainfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Santa Marta
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Santa Marta, Colombia. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Santa Marta
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Santa Marta, Colombia. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Santa Marta
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Santa Marta, Colombia, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimeters, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in Santa Marta by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Santa Marta. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
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