Santa Marta in November

Listed as a month to avoid: Oct–Nov (wettest, Tayrona closed 19 Oct–2 Nov); Sep–Nov heavy rain.

November is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

• 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.
• FebruaryGreatInside Santa Marta's best window: Dec–Apr (dry, peak mid-Dec to late Jan); Jul–Aug a second dry window.
• MarchGreatInside Santa Marta's best window: Dec–Apr (dry, peak mid-Dec to late Jan); Jul–Aug a second dry window.

• Santa MartaHighs around 31 °C (88 °F), lows around 23 °C (73 °F), rain on about 9 daysHighs around 88 °F (31 °C), lows around 73 °F (23 °C), rain on about 9 days
• Caribbean coast, Colombia · Cartagena, Santa Marta, Tayrona, Palominorainy

  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 · Colombia overall

Medium

Prices · Colombia overall

Medium

Colombia overall: Rain in the Andes; Cartagena independence festival (11 Nov).

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Santa Marta, side by side.

• Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen
• A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast

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