Best time to visit Santa Marta

A month-by-month weather verdict for Santa Marta, Colombia, scored on temperature, rain, sunshine and humidity.

Quick verdict by month

Jan95
Feb95
Mar90
Apr68
May59
Jun64
Jul68
Aug64
Sep59
Oct49
Nov59
Dec84

Best months

JanuaryFebruaryMarch

What makes January best

29°CAvg high
11hSun / day
3Rain days

Months to avoid

October are the weakest stretch, mainly down to the wet season.

Timing by trip style

  • BeachDecember–March
  • HikingDecember–March

Better in January nearby

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