Climate Insights for Santa Marta

The climate in Santa Marta is hot. The average annual temperature is 27°C and approximately 723 mm of precipitation falls per year. October is the wettest month, receiving around 179 mm of rainfall. Santa Marta is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: September, June, August. The coldest months are February, January, March, when temperatures can drop to 25°C.The climate in Santa Marta is hot. The average annual temperature is 80°F and approximately 28.5 in of precipitation falls per year. October is the wettest month, receiving around 7.1 in of rainfall. Santa Marta is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: September, June, August. The coldest months are February, January, March, when temperatures can drop to 77°F.

Santa Marta has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 3°C range. The warmest month is September, when average highs reach 28°C and the mean temperature sits around 28°C. February is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 25°C and an average of 26°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 1°C between highs and lows.Santa Marta has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 6°F range. The warmest month is September, when average highs reach 83°F and the mean temperature sits around 82°F. February is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 77°F and an average of 78°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 2°F between highs and lows.

Santa Marta is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 723 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 60 mm per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 179 mm of rainfall. November and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 2 mm. That's 177 mm less than October, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.Santa Marta is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 28.5 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 2.4 in per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 7 in of rainfall. November and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 0.1 in. That's 7 in less than October, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.

Santa Marta is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 23km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 35km/h, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 14km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind speeds vary significantly across the year, with a 21km/h difference between the calmest and windiest months. This level of variation is worth factoring into travel plans. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 32km/h in winter, 25km/h in spring, 19km/h in summer, 15km/h in autumn.Santa Marta is very windy, with an average annual wind speed of 14mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 22mph, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 8mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind speeds vary significantly across the year, with a 14mph difference between the calmest and windiest months. This level of variation is worth factoring into travel plans. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 20mph in winter, 16mph in spring, 12mph in summer, 9mph in autumn.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Santa Marta based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Santa Marta based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.