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Santa Marta in July: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Take a look at past year’s weather for Santa Marta in July and see if it is worth visiting.
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July

Weather in Santa Marta in July 2025

OK Weather
Warm
🌧️
Rainy
Santa Marta in July usually sees fair weather conditions, with an average daily high temperature of +84°F and roughly 1 sunny days. However, you should prepare for about 12 rainy days with an average precipitation of 68 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+84°F
Avg. max. temperature
+75°F
Min.
+91°F
Max.
68 mm
Total precipitation
83%
Avg. humidity
4 m/s
Avg. wind
1 ☀️
Sunny Days
10 ⛅️
Cloudy
12 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Santa Marta has OK weather in July.

Average temperature in Santa Marta in July

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Santa Marta for July based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The temperature in July is +86°F on average, with a range between a maximum of +90°F during the day and a minimum of +79°F at night.

The average maximum temperature goes down 17% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +88°F to +86°F.

Is Santa Marta warm or cold in July?

Santa Marta is typically warm in July.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +84°F to +84°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +79°F to +79°F.

It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.

July is one of the warmest months in Santa Marta, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Santa Marta in July

Santa Marta weather looks like this, on average, in July and the surrounding months.
JuneJulyAugust
Avg. temperature
+84°F+84°F+84°F
Min. temperature
+75°F+75°F+75°F
Max. temperature
+93°F+91°F+91°F
Rainfall
98 mm68 mm95 mm
Wind
4 m/s4 m/s4 m/s
Humidity
83%83%83%
Air pressure
1009 HPa1009 HPa1009 HPa
Sunny days
110
Cloudy days
8108
Rainy days
131213
Snowy days
000

July weather is still as ok as in June. The temperature levels stay the same in the area of +84°F for average maximum temperature during the day. As July arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 98 mm to 68 mm. Humidity levels don’t change as the month goes on, averaging around 83%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during July, staying around 4 m/s. The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 1 sunny days during the month.

August brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

Wind speed in Santa Marta in July based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 6 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 increasing during July, going from 2 m/s to 3 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during July in Santa Marta based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in July stands at 42%, leading to total precipitation of around 57 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 19 mm, which is considered light rain. July is a pretty wet month with over 13 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
Here’s how July 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 July in Santa Marta?

This is the weather in Santa Marta in July 2023:
1 July
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+87°F
2 July
🌧️
+84°F
3 July
🌧️
+83°F
4 July
☀️
+84°F
5 July
☁️
+86°F
6 July
☁️
+85°F
7 July
☁️
+85°F
8 July
☀️
+85°F
9 July
☀️
+86°F
10 July
☀️
+90°F
11 July
☀️
+87°F
12 July
☁️
+85°F
13 July
☀️
+86°F
14 July
☀️
+87°F
15 July
☀️
+85°F
16 July
☁️
+85°F
17 July
☀️
+86°F
18 July
☀️
+87°F
19 July
☀️
+90°F
20 July
☀️
+89°F
21 July
☀️
+90°F
22 July
☀️
+88°F
23 July
☀️
+86°F
24 July
☀️
+86°F
25 July
☀️
+86°F
26 July
☁️
+85°F
27 July
☀️
+85°F
28 July
☀️
+88°F
29 July
☀️
+88°F
30 July
☁️
+88°F
31 July
☁️
+85°F
In July 2023 Santa Marta had 20 sunny days, 9 cloudy days, and 2 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +86°F, with an absolute maximum of +90°F and a minimum of +82°F. The average humidity was 82%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 75%. The average wind speed was 3 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 July 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 July:

Is July a good time to visit Santa Marta?

It’s always a good time to visit Santa Marta, but the weather is changeable in July, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Santa Marta in July?

July 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 July?

Santa Marta is often rainy in July. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Santa Marta in July?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Santa Marta in July, 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.

Monthly weather in Santa Marta

Source of the data

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.