When to go · Santa Marta
Santa Marta in September
Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Oct–Nov (wettest, Tayrona closed 19 Oct–2 Nov); Sep–Nov heavy rain.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Temperature
- 31°C88°F / 23°C73°F
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 11
- Crowds
- Low
- Colombia overall
- Prices
- Low
- Colombia overall
Verdict
AvoidBest and avoid months for Santa Marta
Listed as a month to avoid: Oct–Nov (wettest, Tayrona closed 19 Oct–2 Nov); Sep–Nov heavy rain.
Weather in September
- Santa MartaHighs around 31 °C, lows around 23 °C, rain on about 11 daysHighs around 88 °F, lows around 73 °F, rain on about 11 days
- Caribbean coast, Colombia · Cartagena, Santa Marta, Tayrona, Palominorainy
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
- Low
- Prices · Colombia overall
- Low
Colombia overall: Coast getting wetter; quieter everywhere.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen
- A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast