Best time to go to Santa Marta Average weather of Santa Marta, Colombia
When is the best time to go to Santa Marta?
When is the best time to go to Santa Marta? Here's some information to help you in your decision:
- The best months for good weather in Santa Marta are January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December
- On average, it is hot all year round
- The rainiest months are June, July, August, September and October
- The best months for swimming are January, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December
Annual weather in Santa Marta
For full information about the climate and weather in Santa Marta a specific month, click on the corresponding line below:
| Month | Our opinion | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 79°F/85°F | perfect weather | Santa Marta in january | ||
| February | 79°F/85°F | perfect weather | Santa Marta in february | ||
| March | 79°F/85°F | perfect weather | Santa Marta in march | ||
| April | 81°F/85°F | perfect weather | Santa Marta in april | ||
| May | 81°F/85°F | good weather | Santa Marta in may | ||
| June | 81°F/85°F | tolerable weather | Santa Marta in june | ||
| July | 81°F/85°F | tolerable weather | Santa Marta in july | ||
| August | 81°F/85°F | tolerable weather | Santa Marta in august | ||
| September | 83°F/86°F | tolerable weather | Santa Marta in september | ||
| October | 81°F/85°F | good weather | Santa Marta in october | ||
| November | 81°F/85°F | good weather | Santa Marta in november | ||
| December | 79°F/85°F | perfect weather | Santa Marta in december |
Weather and climate in Santa Marta
- Between the months of january and april the climate is good. the thermometer goes up to 85°F°C and it rains about 3in each month.
- Between may and july the climate is not good, but still OK. the thermometer goes up to 85°F°C and, in july, 17 days of rain are expected.
- From august to september the climate is very unfavorable. In average, on the morning it is 83°F and it rains about 9.6in each month.
- Between october and november the climate is passable, but still OK. It is for example 85°F as maximum temperature in november and it rains about 29% of the time in november.
- In the month of december the climate is good. By early evening, the temperature averages 81°F and it rains about 1.6in each month.
Charts: temperature and rainfall in Santa Marta
In the charts below, you can see the following seasonal norms for the city of Santa Marta: the minimum and maximum outdoor temperature, the risk and amount of monthly rainfall, daily average sunshine, sea temperature, and relative humidity for each month of the year.
Outside temperature
Precipitation (rainfall)
Daily sunshine hours
Sea temperature
Humidity
Peak visitor numbers and tourist seasons in Santa Marta
Find out when Santa Marta has its high tourist season (the period when the influx of tourists is highest) and off-peak tourist season using our data and figures.
Tourist seasons in Santa Marta
- Very low season in Santa Marta
The months with the lowest number of tourists are: February, March, April, May and September. - Low season in Santa Marta
The months with low numbers of tourists are: January, June, July, August, October and November. - Peak season in Santa Marta
The largest number of tourists visiting Santa Marta is during: December.
Figure: Visitor index for Santa Marta month by month
Best time for low prices in Santa Marta
Average prices of hotels in Santa Marta month by month
Generally, November is the month with the lowest hotel prices in Santa Marta. So this is a great time to save on your holiday! In contrast, December is statistically the most expensive month of the year for hotels.
Find the best price for your hotel room
Average price of hiring a car in Santa Marta
On average, it costs $ 87 per day to hire a car in Santa Marta. This price varies by $ 113 depending on the month. In december, hiring a car costs an average of $ 51 per 24 hours, so this is the best time to save money! In contrast, the average price in april is $ 164.
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