Which is the hottest month in Santa Marta?

The hottest time of year in Santa Marta is normally July. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 32°C with very high heat and humidity.

Which month has the most rain in Santa Marta?

In terms of rainfall, October is usually the wettest month in Santa Marta with 172mm on average. There are normally 12 days in October with some rain.

When is it sunniest in Santa Marta?

The sunniest time of year in Santa Marta is normally January with bright sunshine on average for 71% of daylight hours; that's 8 hours of sunshine per day.

When is the sea warmest in Santa Marta?

The sea is usually at its warmest in Santa Marta in September when the water temperature reaches 29°C.

Best time to visit Santa Marta

Q: When is the best time to visit Santa Marta?

The best time to visit Santa Marta is January and December based on the following average weather conditions. Maximum daytime temperature = 22 - 30°C. Daily hours of sunshine = 10 hours or more.

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When is the best time to visit Santa Marta?

The best time to visit Santa Marta is January and December based on the following average weather conditions.

Maximum daytime temperature = 22 - 30°C [remove]
Daily hours of sunshine = 10 hours or more [remove]

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Max Day Temperature (°C)

31
Jan
32
Feb
32
Mar
32
Apr
32
May
32
Jun
32
Jul
32
Aug
32
Sep
32
Oct
32
Nov
31
Dec

Hours of Sunshine (daily)

8
Jan
8
Feb
7
Mar
7
Apr
6
May
7
Jun
7
Jul
7
Aug
6
Sep
6
Oct
7
Nov
8
Dec

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The weather guide for Colombia (Santa Marta) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia) & today's weather forecast provided by meteoblue. Find out more about our data sources.

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