Hot
Average highs reach 32°C, so days can feel very hot.
May verdict
Santa Marta, Colombia in May
Weather score67Good
Good for holiday weather
Average highs reach 32°C, so days can feel very hot. Sunshine averages 6.1h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 86mm, so some wet days are possible.
May weather
Monthly averages
Temp
32°C
Rain
86mm
Sun
6.1h
Sea
28°C
Weather score
67
Good
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 86mm, so some wet days are possible.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 6.1h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Warm sea
Sea temperatures average 28°C, so swimming is usually comfortable by monthly-average standards.
Map
Weather map
Compare Santa Marta, Colombia with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
May32°C average high
May 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
May86mm average rain
May 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
May6.1 hours average sun
May is below Santa Marta's yearly sunshine average, so bright-day planning is less reliable than in peak months.
Brightest monthsJanuary to February and December
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
May28°C average sea
May is close to Santa Marta's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming comfort is fairly typical.
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
May67 weather score
May scores below Santa Marta's yearly average, so the weather trade-offs are more noticeable.
Best weather monthsJanuary to March and December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
