Climate Insights for Santa Marta

The climate in Santa Marta is hot. The average annual temperature is 26°C and approximately 2,197 mm of precipitation falls per year. Santa Marta receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Santa Marta sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.The climate in Santa Marta is hot. The average annual temperature is 78°F and approximately 86.5 in of precipitation falls per year. Santa Marta receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Santa Marta sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.

Santa Marta has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 10°C range. The warmest month is February, when average highs reach 32°C and the mean temperature sits around 27°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 22°C and an average of 26°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 9°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs.Santa Marta sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 71°F to 90°F. The warmest month is February, when average highs reach 90°F and the mean temperature sits around 80°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 71°F and an average of 78°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 15°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs.

Santa Marta is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2,197 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 183 mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 270 mm of rainfall. May and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 74 mm. That's 196 mm less than July, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.Santa Marta is a very wet location, receiving approximately 86.5 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 7.2 in per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 10.6 in of rainfall. May and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 2.9 in. That's 7.7 in less than July, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.

Santa Marta is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 5km/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 6km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 5km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 1km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Santa Marta is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 3mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 4mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 3mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 1mph between the calmest and windiest months.

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.