Best Time to Visit Santa Marta for Sun & Beach – January Scores 94/100

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Sun & Beach Potential

94/100

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Based on optimal climate

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Best Time

January, February, March

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25°C – 26°C

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Sun & Beach conditions breakdown

Monthly weather & climate data for Santa Marta

Month	Climate Score	Predictability	Avg Temp	Max Temp	Rain (mm)	Rain Days	Humidity	Season
January	94Excellent Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	25°	30°	6	3.5	76%	dry
February	93Excellent Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	25°	31°	6	3.9	75%	dry
March	81Excellent Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	26°	31°	23	7.5	74%	dry
April	66Suboptimal Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	26°	31°	114	10.6	77%	shoulder
May	35Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 45Weather conditions can vary significantly.	26°	30°	272	14.6	82%	wet
June	63Suboptimal Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	26°	30°	124	11.5	81%	shoulder
July	62Suboptimal Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	26°	31°	126	14.4	77%	shoulder
August	61Suboptimal Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 45Weather conditions can vary significantly.	26°	31°	196	13.8	80%	wet
September	35Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 0Weather conditions can vary significantly.	25°	30°	248	15.7	82%	wet
October	35Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 0Weather conditions can vary significantly.	25°	29°	324	17.2	86%	wet
November	35Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 38Weather conditions can vary significantly.	25°	29°	220	16.3	85%	wet
December	81Excellent Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	25°	30°	42	11.3	80%	dry