Colombia
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Santa Marta
Visit in March — score 91/100 · avg high 92°F · 2 rainy days
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Monthly Travel Scores
How we scoreScores reflect weather comfort (35%), dry days (35%), daylight hours (15%), crowd levels (10%), and cost (5%) — weighted for typical travelers preferring warm, dry conditions. Customize weights in the interactive tool.January
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Monthly Weather Data
| Month | Score | Avg °F | High °F | Low °F | Rain Days | Precip (mm) | Daylight | Crowds | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 89 | 80° | 90° | 73° | 2 | 6 | 11.4h | High | Average |
| February | 89 | 81° | 91° | 73° | 2 | 7 | 11.6h | High | Average |
| March | 91 | 81° | 92° | 74° | 2 | 9 | 11.9h | Moderate | Average |
| April | 74 | 82° | 93° | 76° | 10 | 39 | 12.3h | Moderate | Average |
| May | 47 | 82° | 92° | 77° | 31 | 139 | 12.5h | Moderate | Below avg |
| June | 47 | 82° | 92° | 77° | 26 | 103 | 12.7h | Moderate | Below avg |
| July | 48 | 82° | 92° | 76° | 22 | 86 | 12.6h | Moderate | Average |
| August | 44 | 82° | 92° | 76° | 26 | 105 | 12.4h | Moderate | Average |
| September | 46 | 82° | 91° | 77° | 30 | 140 | 12.1h | Moderate | Below avg |
| October | 44 | 81° | 89° | 75° | 31 | 185 | 11.7h | Moderate | Average |
| November | 43 | 80° | 88° | 75° | 27 | 108 | 11.5h | Moderate | Average |
| December | 78 | 80° | 89° | 74° | 6 | 22 | 11.3h | High | Above avg |
Seasonal Breakdown
Spring
- Score
- 71/100
- High
- 92°F
- Low
- 76°F
- Rain days
- 14/mo
- Crowds
- moderate
Spring in Santa Marta (March, April, May) brings average highs of 92°F and lows of 76°F, with about 14 rainy days per month. Expect moderate tourist crowds and average accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 71/100, with March being the strongest month of the season at 91/100.
Summer
- Score
- 47/100
- High
- 92°F
- Low
- 76°F
- Rain days
- 25/mo
- Crowds
- moderate
Summer in Santa Marta (June, July, August) brings average highs of 92°F and lows of 76°F, with about 25 rainy days per month. Expect moderate tourist crowds and average accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 47/100, with July being the strongest month of the season at 48/100.
Fall
- Score
- 44/100
- High
- 89°F
- Low
- 76°F
- Rain days
- 29/mo
- Crowds
- moderate
Fall in Santa Marta (September, October, November) brings average highs of 89°F and lows of 76°F, with about 29 rainy days per month. Expect moderate tourist crowds and average accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 44/100, with September being the strongest month of the season at 46/100.
Winter
- Score
- 85/100
- High
- 90°F
- Low
- 73°F
- Rain days
- 3/mo
- Crowds
- high
Winter in Santa Marta (December, January, February) brings average highs of 90°F and lows of 73°F, with about 3 rainy days per month. Expect high tourist crowds and above average accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 85/100, with January being the strongest month of the season at 89/100.
Crowd and cost data estimated from regional travel patterns for this destination.
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