🇧🇷 Brasília vs Santa Marta 🇨🇴

Brasília, Brazil vs Santa Marta, Colombia — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Santa Marta is the warmer of the two — about 3 degrees warmer on average across the year. Santa Marta is drier, with roughly 38 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇧🇷 Brasília🇨🇴 Santa Marta
Avg annual high27°C30°C
Hottest monthSeptember (30°C)July (30°C)
Coldest monthJuly (15°C low)January (25°C low)
Rainy days / year186148
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Best months to visitJune, July, AugustJanuary, February, March

🇧🇷 Brasília

Best around June, July, August. Hottest in September (30°C), coldest lows in July (15°C).

🇨🇴 Santa Marta

Best around January, February, March. Hottest in July (30°C), coldest lows in January (25°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is Brasília or Santa Marta warmer?

Santa Marta is warmer overall, averaging about 3 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Brasília or Santa Marta?

Brasília is rainier — Santa Marta sees about 38 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Brasília vs Santa Marta?

Brasília is best around June, July, August; Santa Marta is best around January, February, March.

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