Hot
Average highs reach 32°C, so days can feel very hot.
March verdict
Santa Marta, Colombia in March
Weather score75Very good
Very good for holiday weather
Average highs reach 32°C, so days can feel very hot. Sunshine averages 6.6h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 6mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
March weather
Monthly averages
Temp
32°C
Rain
6mm
Sun
6.6h
Sea
26°C
Weather score
75
Very good
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 6mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 6.6h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Swimmable
Sea temperatures average 26°C, which can work for swimming but may feel fresh.
Map
Weather map
Compare Santa Marta, Colombia with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
March32°C average high
March 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
March6mm average rain
March is one of Santa Marta's driest months, making outdoor days easier to plan than in wetter parts of the year.
Driest monthsJanuary to April and December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
March6.6 hours average sun
March 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
March26°C average sea
March is one of the coolest sea months, so the water may feel fresher than in peak months.
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
March75 weather score
March 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.
