Best time to visit Santa Marta

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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.

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Max Day Temperature (°C)

  • 31°C maximum daytime temperature in January in Santa Marta31
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  • 32°C maximum daytime temperature in February in Santa Marta32
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  • 32°C maximum daytime temperature in March in Santa Marta32
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  • 32°C maximum daytime temperature in April in Santa Marta32
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  • 32°C maximum daytime temperature in May in Santa Marta32
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  • 32°C maximum daytime temperature in June in Santa Marta32
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  • 32°C maximum daytime temperature in July in Santa Marta32
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  • 32°C maximum daytime temperature in August in Santa Marta32
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  • 32°C maximum daytime temperature in September in Santa Marta32
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  • 32°C maximum daytime temperature in October in Santa Marta32
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  • 32°C maximum daytime temperature in November in Santa Marta32
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  • 31°C maximum daytime temperature in December in Santa Marta31
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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.

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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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