ColombiaThe climate of 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.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average monthly maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and average monthly rainfall (in millimeters) for Santa Marta, Colombia.
Temperature records
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.
Rainfall amount
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.
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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.
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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.
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Temperature charts
These charts display the average temperatures in Santa Marta, Colombia. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Average Temperature per Month in Santa Marta
Yearly Temperature in Santa Marta
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in Santa Marta, Colombia. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail. The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Average Precipitation per Month in Santa Marta
Total Yearly Precipitation in Santa Marta
UV index chart
This chart 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.
Average UV Index per Month in Santa Marta
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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.