Weather in Santa Marta
What's the weather like in Santa Marta?
Santa Marta has warm year-round and moderate rainfall spread across the year. Average daytime highs range from 29°C (85°F) in January to 30°C (87°F) in July, with overnight lows around 25°C (77°F) and 26°C (79°F) respectively.
No month in Santa Marta sits in the typical comfort range of 18–26°C. The most temperate months are usually January and February.
Quick facts
- Country
- 🇨🇴 Colombia
- Region
- South America
- Time zone
- America/Bogota
- Coordinates
- 11.241, -74.199
Monthly climate
Long-run averages for each month of the year.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rain days | Snow days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°C / 85°F | 25°C / 77°F | 9 mm | 2 | — |
| February | 29°C / 85°F | 25°C / 77°F | 5 mm | 1 | — |
| March | 30°C / 85°F | 25°C / 77°F | 18 mm | 2 | — |
| April | 30°C / 87°F | 26°C / 78°F | 58 mm | 8 | — |
| May | 30°C / 86°F | 26°C / 79°F | 109 mm | 15 | — |
| June | 30°C / 86°F | 26°C / 79°F | 126 mm | 17 | — |
| July | 30°C / 87°F | 26°C / 79°F | 90 mm | 16 | — |
| August | 30°C / 87°F | 26°C / 79°F | 138 mm | 19 | — |
| September | 30°C / 86°F | 26°C / 79°F | 135 mm | 20 | — |
| October | 30°C / 85°F | 25°C / 78°F | 217 mm | 24 | — |
| November | 30°C / 85°F | 25°C / 78°F | 161 mm | 18 | — |
| December | 30°C / 86°F | 26°C / 78°F | 34 mm | 6 | — |
Santa Marta by month
Detailed weather for any specific month:
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Santa Marta?
The most comfortable months in Santa Marta are usually January, February, March, when average highs sit near 18–26°C (64–79°F) with relatively little rain. See the full month-by-month breakdown for the exact figures.
What is the hottest month in Santa Marta?
July is typically the hottest month in Santa Marta, averaging a high of 30°C (87°F).
What is the coldest month in Santa Marta?
January is usually the coldest, with average lows around 25°C (77°F).
Does it snow in Santa Marta?
Snow is rare in Santa Marta; the climate data shows essentially no snowfall across the year.
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