When to go · Santa Marta
Santa Marta in January
Great month. Inside Santa Marta's best window: Dec–Apr (dry, peak mid-Dec to late Jan); Jul–Aug a second dry window.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Great
- Temperature
- 32°C90°F / 23°C73°F
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 1
- Crowds
- High
- Colombia overall
- Prices
- High
- Colombia overall
Verdict
GreatBest and avoid months for Santa Marta
Inside Santa Marta's best window: Dec–Apr (dry, peak mid-Dec to late Jan); Jul–Aug a second dry window.
Weather in January
- Santa MartaHighs around 32 °C, lows around 23 °C, rain on about 1 dayHighs around 90 °F, lows around 73 °F, rain on about 1 day
- Caribbean coast, Colombia · Cartagena, Santa Marta, Tayrona, Palominobest weather
Hot (30–33 °C) all year; breezy and dry Dec–Apr; wettest Sep–Nov; Tayrona closes each year for short periods (check dates).Hot (86–91 °F) all year; breezy and dry Dec–Apr; wettest Sep–Nov; Tayrona closes each year for short periods (check dates).
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Colombia overall
- High
- Prices · Colombia overall
- High
Colombia overall: Dry in the Andes and on the coast; Colombian holidays fill Cartagena until mid-month.
High-price month: see what to book ahead.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen