Hot
Average highs reach 32°C, so days can feel very hot.
Weather Guide
Santa Marta, Colombia Average Monthly Weather
Weather score72Very good annual avg
Best months: January, December, February
Across the year, average daytime temperatures are around 32°C, sunshine averages 6.8h per day, and rainfall totals about 748mm. Sea temperatures average 28°C across the year.
Annual weather
Annual averages
Temp
32°C
Rain
748mm
Annual total
Sun
6.8h
Sea
28°C
Weather score
72
Very good avg
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 77mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 6.8h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Warm sea
Sea temperatures average 29°C, so swimming is usually comfortable by monthly-average standards.
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Weather map
Compare Santa Marta, Colombia with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
August32°C average high
August is close to Santa Marta's usual daytime heat, with little temperature swing across the year.
Warmest monthsAll year
Daytime heat stays consistently warm through the year.
Rain
August77mm average rain
August sits near Santa Marta's yearly rainfall average, so rain is a normal planning factor rather than an outlier.
Driest monthsJanuary to April and December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
August6.8 hours average sun
August sits close to Santa Marta's yearly sunshine average, so it is a middle-of-the-pack month for bright days.
Brightest monthsJanuary to February and December
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
August29°C average sea
August sits in the warmer sea-temperature season, usually making swimming easier to enjoy.
Warmest seaJune and August to November
Sea temperatures are usually near 28°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
August70 weather score
August sits close to Santa Marta's yearly weather-score average, giving a typical overall read on the month.
Best weather monthsJanuary to March and December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
