Santa Marta in august: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Santa Marta in august 2025
The weather in Santa Marta in august comes from statistical datas on the last years. You can view the weather statistics for the whole month, but also by using the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout august
tolerable weather UV index: 7
Weather at 6am
81°F
Clear/Sunny
50% of time
32%
16%
4%
Weather at 12pm
85°F
Clear/Sunny
44% of time
43%
10%
4%
Weather at 6pm
83°F
Moderate rain at times
46% of time
26%
20%
5%
Weather at 3am
79°F
45%
35%
14%
6%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Santa Marta in august
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Santa Marta in august.
The climate of Santa Marta in august is tolerable
In august in Santa Marta, the climate is wet (with 10.2in of precipitation over 20 days). The weather is better from the previous month since in july it receives an average of 10.3in of rainfall over 17 days.
The climate quite pleasant there this month. The high seasonal norm is 85°F. On average, the recorded minimum temperature is 81°F. Thus, the mean temperature average on this month of august in Santa Marta is 83°F. Note that seasonal normals are in contrast with those observed in Santa Marta in august with a maximum record of 86°F in 2009 and a minimum record of 76°F in 2021. You can hope to have 86°F or more across the month.
On average, in Santa Marta, the days of august last 12:29. The sun rises at 05:47 and sets at 18:16.
August: another location in Columbia?
If you want to go to Colombia in august, there are destinations with better weather than Santa Marta:
In august, La Chorrera and Amacayacu Natural National Park have perfect weather.
Furthermore, Bogota, Barranquilla, Leticia, Mitú, Punta Gallinas and Tumaco have good weather.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Santa Marta in august
Check below seasonal norms These datas are set from the weather statements of the last years of the month of august.
| August | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 83°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 85°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 81°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 86°F (2009) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 76°F (2021) | ||||
| Number of days at +86°F | 5 day(s) (16%) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 31 day(s) (100%) | ||||
| Sea temperature | |||||
| Average sea temperature | 84°F | ||||
| Lowest sea temperature | 82°F | ||||
| Highest sea temperature | 87°F | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 19km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 81°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 10.2in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 20 day(s) (63%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 2in (2018) | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 82% | ||||
| Visibility | 9.23km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 25% | ||||
| UV index | 7 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 13 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 05:47 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 18:16 | ||||
| Length of day | 12:29 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in august | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | tolerable | ||||
How was the weather last august?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Santa Marta in august 2024:
77°F to 90°F
74°F to 88°F
77°F to 88°F
77°F to 88°F
77°F to 88°F
77°F to 86°F
76°F to 85°F
77°F to 86°F
77°F to 86°F
77°F to 88°F
77°F to 94°F
77°F to 92°F
79°F to 88°F
77°F to 94°F
79°F to 95°F
81°F to 94°F
79°F to 94°F
77°F to 94°F
76°F to 95°F
77°F to 95°F
79°F to 88°F
76°F to 94°F
77°F to 94°F
77°F to 88°F
76°F to 88°F
76°F to 86°F
77°F to 86°F
79°F to 92°F
79°F to 95°F
77°F to 90°F
79°F to 90°F
Map: other cities in Columbia in august
Cities near Santa Marta:
| Parque nacional natural Tayrona in august | tolerable weather |
| Ciénaga in august | bad weather |
| Ciudad Perdida in august | bad weather |
| Buritaca in august | tolerable weather |
| Bocas de Aracataca in august | bad weather |
| Nueva Venecia in august | good weather |
| Barranquilla in august | good weather |
| Palomino in august | tolerable weather |
| Puerto Colombia in august | good weather |
| Dibulla in august | good weather |
| Santa Verónica (Juan de Acosta) in august | good weather |
| Galerazamba in august | good weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in august.
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Weather data for Santa Marta in august:
Weather data for Santa Marta for august are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Santa Marta. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Santa Marta can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Santa Marta.