July could be a good time to visit Santa Marta, as the weather is generally fine. The average high temperature is around +84°F, and there are typically 1 sunny days in July. However, expect about 12 rainy days, and total monthly rainfall of approximately 68 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin 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.
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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 expected average maximum temperature in July is +86°F with a maximum of +90°F and a minimum of +79°F.
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.
June
July
August
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 mm
68 mm
95 mm
Wind
4 m/s
4 m/s
4 m/s
Humidity
83%
83%
83%
Air pressure
1009 HPa
1009 HPa
1009 HPa
Sunny days
1
1
0
Cloudy days
8
10
8
Rainy days
13
12
13
Snowy days
0
0
0
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 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
Total precipitation in July is about 57 mm, with a 42% chance of rain on a typical day. 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 2024:
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 2024 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.
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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.