Are you considering a trip to Santa Marta in April? Well, the weather is usually on your side with an average maximum temperature of +82°F and about 3 sunny days. Just keep in mind that there may be some rain, with an average of 7 rainy days and 40 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
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+82°F
Avg. max. temperature
+73°F
Min.
+91°F
Max.
40 mm
Total precipitation
84%
Avg. humidity
5 m/s
Avg. wind
3 ☀️
Sunny Days
17 ⛅️
Cloudy
7 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Santa Marta has good weather in April.
Average temperature in Santa Marta in April
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Santa Marta for April based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The temperature in April is +82°F on average, with a range between a maximum of +86°F during the day and a minimum of +75°F at night.
The average maximum temperature goes down 33% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +86°F to +82°F.
Is Santa Marta warm or cold in April?
Santa Marta is typically warm in April.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +82°F to +82°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +77°F to +77°F.
It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.
Take a look at how April is compared to other months in Santa Marta:
Climate in Santa Marta in April
Santa Marta weather looks like this, on average, in April and the surrounding months.
March
April
May
Avg. temperature
+82°F
+82°F
+84°F
Min. temperature
+72°F
+73°F
+73°F
Max. temperature
+91°F
+91°F
+93°F
Rainfall
9 mm
40 mm
115 mm
Wind
7 m/s
5 m/s
4 m/s
Humidity
83%
84%
84%
Air pressure
1009 HPa
1009 HPa
1009 HPa
Sunny days
10
3
1
Cloudy days
16
17
10
Rainy days
4
7
13
Snowy days
0
0
0
April weather is still as good as in March.The temperature levels stay the same in the area of +82°F for average maximum temperature during the day.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 9 mm to 40 mm.Humidity rises from 83% to 84%.Winds are calmer in comparison to March, going down from 7 m/s to 5 m/s on average.The days becoming less sunny, going from 10 sunny days in March to 3 in April.
Next month (May) brings a further decline in the weather.
Wind speed in Santa Marta in April based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 4 m/s getting up to 8 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.
The average wind speed in Santa Marta is gradually decreasing during April, going from 7 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during April in Santa Marta based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in April stands at 17%, leading to total precipitation of around 76 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 61 mm, which is considered heavy rain.On average, there are about 5 rainy days during April, so prepare to bring an umbrella.
Here’s how April is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Santa Marta wettest month is October, where a typical day has a 58% chance of precipitation and 213 mm of rainfall per day. January, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 10% chance of precipitation and 5 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last April in Santa Marta?
This is the weather in Santa Marta in April 2023:
1 April
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+85°F
2 April
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+82°F
3 April
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+82°F
4 April
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+83°F
5 April
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+82°F
6 April
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+83°F
7 April
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+83°F
8 April
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+82°F
9 April
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+85°F
10 April
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+85°F
11 April
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+82°F
12 April
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+84°F
13 April
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+84°F
14 April
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+84°F
15 April
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+83°F
16 April
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+83°F
17 April
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+81°F
18 April
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+83°F
19 April
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+83°F
20 April
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+85°F
21 April
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+82°F
22 April
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+82°F
23 April
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+81°F
24 April
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+83°F
25 April
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+83°F
26 April
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+84°F
27 April
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+84°F
28 April
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+83°F
29 April
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+84°F
30 April
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+83°F
In April 2023 Santa Marta had 16 sunny days, 13 cloudy days, and 1 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +82°F, with an absolute maximum of +86°F and a minimum of +81°F. The average humidity was 84%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 74%. The average wind speed was 4 m/s, with a maximum of 14 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years
This is how Santa Marta climate has changed over the last 43 years.
The climate in Santa Marta in April has not changed that much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1985 (+81°F) and the highest in 2012 (+86°F). The driest year was 2015 with only 338 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2010 with 2006 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Santa Marta in April:
Is April a good time to visit Santa Marta?
April is a really good time to go to Santa Marta. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Santa Marta.
Can you sunbathe in Santa Marta in April?
April is warm in Santa Marta. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.
Is Santa Marta rainy in April?
Santa Marta is usually dry in April. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.
Is it sunny in Santa Marta in April?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Santa Marta in April, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
Other cities in Colombia
Check out the weather for other cities in Colombia.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Santa Marta, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.