City Trips Potential
Suboptimal
Based on optimal climate
Seasonality
December
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Weather
Avg Temp Range
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The best time to visit Santa Marta for a city trip is January, February, December, when you’ll get the best balance of weather, atmosphere, and activities.
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Monthly weather & climate data for Santa Marta
| Month | Climate Score | Predictability | Avg Temp | Rain (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
January | 65Suboptimal Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 25° | 6 |
February | 63Suboptimal Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 25° | 6 |
March | 55Suboptimal Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 26° | 23 |
April | 46Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 26° | 114 |
May | 39Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 45Weather conditions can vary significantly. | 26° | 272 |
June | 44Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 26° | 124 |
July | 39Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 26° | 126 |
August | 38Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 45Weather conditions can vary significantly. | 26° | 196 |
September | 40Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 0Weather conditions can vary significantly. | 25° | 248 |
October | 43Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 0Weather conditions can vary significantly. | 25° | 324 |
November | 44Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 38Weather conditions can vary significantly. | 25° | 220 |
December | 57Suboptimal Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 25° | 42 |
Source: Historical climate averages (30-year observation).
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