When to go · Santa Marta
Santa Marta in June
Mixed month. Outside the best window (Dec–Apr (dry, peak mid-Dec to late Jan); Jul–Aug a second dry window). Across Colombia: Mixed; mid-year school holidays from late June.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Mixed
- Temperature
- 32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C) / 24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 8
- Crowds
- Medium
- Colombia overall
- Prices
- Medium
- Colombia overall
Verdict
Outside the best window (Dec–Apr (dry, peak mid-Dec to late Jan); Jul–Aug a second dry window). Across Colombia: Mixed; mid-year school holidays from late June.
Is another month better than June?
June is rated mixed. These months rate higher:
- JulyGreatInside Santa Marta's best window: Dec–Apr (dry, peak mid-Dec to late Jan); Jul–Aug a second dry window.
- AugustGreatInside Santa Marta's best window: Dec–Apr (dry, peak mid-Dec to late Jan); Jul–Aug a second dry window.
- DecemberGreatInside Santa Marta's best window: Dec–Apr (dry, peak mid-Dec to late Jan); Jul–Aug a second dry window.
- JanuaryGreatInside Santa Marta's best window: Dec–Apr (dry, peak mid-Dec to late Jan); Jul–Aug a second dry window.
Weather in June
- Santa MartaHighs around 32 °C (90 °F), lows around 24 °C (75 °F), rain on about 8 daysHighs around 90 °F (32 °C), lows around 75 °F (24 °C), rain on about 8 days
- Caribbean coast, Colombia · Cartagena, Santa Marta, Tayrona, Palominofine
Hot (30–33 °C (86–91 °F)) all year; breezy and dry Dec–Apr; wettest Sep–Nov; Tayrona closes each year for short periods (check dates).Hot (86–91 °F (30–33 °C)) 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
- Medium
- Prices · Colombia overall
- Medium
Colombia overall: Mixed; mid-year school holidays from late June.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Santa Marta, side by side.
Verdict
Jun: Mixed
Jan: Great (better)
Daytime high
Jun: 32 °C (90 °F)90 °F (32 °C)
Jan: 32 °C (90 °F)90 °F (32 °C)
Night low
Jun: 24 °C (75 °F)75 °F (24 °C)
Jan: 23 °C (73 °F)73 °F (23 °C)
Rain days
Jun: 8
Jan: 1 (better)
Crowds
Jun: Medium
Jan: High
Prices
Jun: Medium
Jan: High
Festivals listed
Jun: 0
Jan: 0
June: Outside the best window (Dec–Apr (dry, peak mid-Dec to late Jan); Jul–Aug a second dry window). Across Colombia: Mixed; mid-year school holidays from late June.
January: Inside Santa Marta's best window: Dec–Apr (dry, peak mid-Dec to late Jan); Jul–Aug a second dry window.
Santa Marta: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen