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ColombiaThe weather in May in Santa Marta
It's warm in May in Santa Marta with an average temperature of 29°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 29°C to a high of 30°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 18°C and 20°C.
Looking for sun? May isn’t a good month to be in Santa Marta. The temperature is nice, but there’s too much chance of rain.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in May for Santa Marta, Colombia. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.
Temperature records
With 33°C in 2023, Santa Marta reached the highest temperature in May over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 20°C in 2020. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 8°C to a highest value of 22°C.
Rainfall amount
In May, there is an average of 293 mm of precipitation, spread over 28 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the South.
Daily weather in May for Santa Marta
Click on any day in May to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Santa Marta. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
May weather comparison
| Santa Marta | New York | |
|---|---|---|
| Average temperature | 29°C | 22°C |
| Max. temperature | 30°C | 28°C |
| Min. temperature | 18°C | -5°C |
| Total precipitation | 293 mm | 105 mm |
| Rainy days | 28 days | 14 days |
Start of May
The month of May starts in Santa Marta with hot temps, averaging around 30°C during the day and nights around 19°C.
Mid May
By mid-May, daytime temps stay steady at around 30°C, with nights around 20°C. There’s a high chance of precipitation during this time.
End of May
By the end of May, the average daytime temperature in Santa Marta is around 30°C, while nighttime temps are about 19°C. There’s a significant chance of many days with precipitation.
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 8 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
The hurricane season in Santa Marta runs from June to November.
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Temperature charts
These charts show the average temperatures in May in Santa Marta, Colombia. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Daily Temperature in May in Santa Marta
Temperature in May in Santa Marta over the years
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in May 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.
Daily Precipitation in May in Santa Marta
Total precipitation in May in Santa Marta over the years
Daily UV index in May in Santa Marta
This chart shows the average daily UV index in May in Santa Marta, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
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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.