When to visit
Santa Marta?

Discover the best time of year, based on historical climate, temperature, and precipitation.

Santa Marta
Magdalena Department · Colombia

The best weather in Santa Marta is from January, February, March, but considering flight prices and crowds, the best months to visit are January, March, April.consistent weather climate

Climate score
June
60

Good climate

Hot & rainy

Temperature
26–30°C
Hot nights — A/C advised
Feels like
30–36°C
Muggy
Precipitation
146mm
Moderate rain · 15 days
Sunshine
7.9h
Mostly cloudy
Humidity (%)
80%
Muggy
Annual Climate Analysis
Temperature, Rain & Feels Like
Rain
Actual Temp
Feels Like
20°30°40°50°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Tourist Crowds
Monthly visitor flow
60
Low season
050100JanFebMarAprMayJun60JulAugSepOctNovDec
Monthly Overview
Score929290786560655960526683
ClimateHot & dryHot & dryHot & dryHot & dryHot & dryHot & rainyHot & dryHot & rainyHot & rainyHot & rainyHot & rainyHot & dry
Temperature25–30°C25–30°C25–30°C26–31°C26–31°C26–30°C26–31°C26–31°C26–30°C25–30°C25–30°C26–30°C
Feels like26–32°C25–32°C26–33°C28–35°C30–36°C30–36°C29–36°C30–37°C30–37°C29–36°C29–35°C27–34°C
Precipitation8mm
3 days
7mm
2 days
12mm
3 days
52mm
6 days
98mm
13 days
146mm
15 days
93mm
14 days
138mm
16 days
120mm
15 days
183mm
19 days
149mm
17 days
28mm
7 days
Sunshine11.1h
☀︎ 96%
11.4h
☀︎ 97%
11.6h
☀︎ 96%
9.7h
☀︎ 79%
7.7h
☀︎ 61%
7.9h
☀︎ 62%
8.8h
☀︎ 70%
8.2h
☀︎ 66%
7.7h
☀︎ 63%
7.6h
☀︎ 64%
8.0h
☀︎ 69%
10.8h
☀︎ 94%
WindNE · 29 km/hNE · 32 km/hNE · 31 km/hNE · 26 km/hNE · 20 km/hNE · 21 km/hNE · 24 km/hNE · 21 km/hNE · 18 km/hNE · 17 km/hNE · 19 km/hNE · 26 km/h
Humidity (%)71%70%71%75%79%80%77%78%81%82%79%73%
Day length11.5h11.8h12.1h12.4h12.6h12.8h12.7h12.5h12.2h11.9h11.6h11.5h
Tourist CrowdsShoulder seasonHigh seasonShoulder seasonLow seasonLow seasonLow seasonHigh seasonHigh seasonShoulder seasonShoulder seasonShoulder seasonHigh season

Frequently asked questions

What is the best time to visit Santa Marta?

The best weather in Santa Marta is from January, February, March, but considering flight prices and crowds, the best months to visit are April, January, March (25–31 °C).

What is the weather like in Santa Marta?

Santa Marta has a Tropical climate with an overall score of 7.2/10. Annual temperatures range from 25 °C to 31 °C.

What is the hottest month in Santa Marta?

The hottest month in Santa Marta is April, with average highs of 31 °C and lows of 26 °C.

What is the rainiest month in Santa Marta?

The rainiest month in Santa Marta is October, with an average of 183 mm of precipitation.

When is peak season in Santa Marta?

Peak season in Santa Marta is February, July, August, December. This is the most popular period, with the highest tourism levels and prices.

When is shoulder season in Santa Marta?

Shoulder season in Santa Marta falls in January, March, September, October, November. It offers a good balance of decent weather and lower prices compared to peak season.