Climate normals · 1970–2000
Santa Marta Climate
Santa Marta is a city in Colombia (38) with a population of about 499,192. Its average annual temperature is 27.9°C (82°F), with roughly 834 mm of rain per year.
27.9°C
Avg Temp
834
Precip (mm/yr)
May
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
Santa Marta Climate
Santa Marta has an average annual temperature of 27.9°C (82°F) and receives about 834 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is May and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
27.9°C
Avg Temp
834
Precip (mm/yr)
May
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 27° / 81° | 4 mm |
| February | 28° / 82° | 5 mm |
| March | 28° / 82° | 11 mm |
| April | 28° / 83° | 42 mm |
| May | 29° / 83° | 88 mm |
| June | 29° / 83° | 90 mm |
| July | 28° / 83° | 55 mm |
| August | 28° / 83° | 86 mm |
| September | 28° / 82° | 140 mm |
| October | 28° / 82° | 178 mm |
| November | 28° / 82° | 111 mm |
| December | 27° / 81° | 24 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Santa Marta
The most comfortable months to visit Santa Marta are typically January, February and March, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is May (around 32°C high). The coldest is January (near 22°C low). October is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit Santa Marta are typically January, February and March, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
Santa Marta, Colombia has an average annual temperature of 27.9°C and about 834 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is May and the coldest is January.
In May, the hottest month, daily highs in Santa Marta average about 32°C (90°F).
Monthly climate normals (1970–2000) sampled from WorldClim 2.1 at ~9 km resolution. Humidity derived from vapor pressure. City coordinates and population from GeoNames.