When to go · Santa Marta

Santa Marta in July

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

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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.

Long-term averages

Santa MartaHighs around 32 °C, lows around 24 °C, rain on about 6 daysHighs around 90 °F, lows around 75 °F, rain on about 6 days
Caribbean coast, Colombia · Cartagena, Santa Marta, Tayrona, Palominofine
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).

Colombia overall: Drier Andes; whales on the Pacific coast (Jul–Oct).