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Santa Marta in March: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

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

Weather in Santa Marta in March 2025

Good Weather
Warm
☁️
Cloudy
Are you considering a trip to Santa Marta in March? Well, the weather is usually on your side with an average maximum temperature of +82°F and about 10 sunny days. Just keep in mind that there may be some rain, with an average of 4 rainy days and 9 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+82°F
Avg. max. temperature
+72°F
Min.
+91°F
Max.
9 mm
Total precipitation
83%
Avg. humidity
7 m/s
Avg. wind
10 ☀️
Sunny Days
16 ⛅️
Cloudy
4 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Santa Marta has good weather in March.

Average temperature in Santa Marta in March

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

The temperature in March is +82°F on average, with a range between a maximum of +84°F during the day and a minimum of +75°F at night.

The average maximum temperature goes up 20% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +82°F to +84°F.

Is Santa Marta warm or cold in March?

Santa Marta is typically warm in March.

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.

March is one of the coolest months in Santa Marta, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Santa Marta in March

Santa Marta weather looks like this, on average, in March and the surrounding months.
FebruaryMarchApril
Avg. temperature
+82°F+82°F+82°F
Min. temperature
+70°F+72°F+73°F
Max. temperature
+90°F+91°F+91°F
Rainfall
7 mm9 mm40 mm
Wind
7 m/s7 m/s5 m/s
Humidity
82%83%84%
Air pressure
1009 HPa1009 HPa1009 HPa
Sunny days
13103
Cloudy days
111617
Rainy days
347
Snowy days
000

March weather is still as good as in February. 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 7 mm to 9 mm. Humidity rises from 82% to 83%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during March, staying around 7 m/s. The days becoming less sunny, going from 13 sunny days in February to 10 in March.

April brings much the same weather, it remains good.

Wind

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

The average wind speed is 6 m/s getting up to 10 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 March, going from 5 m/s to 9 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during March in Santa Marta based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in March stands at 13%, leading to total precipitation of around 10 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 6 mm, which is considered light rain. Santa Marta is amazing in March with as little as 4 rainy days on average, so plan adventures in the great outdoors.
Here’s how March 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 March in Santa Marta?

This is the weather in Santa Marta in March 2023:
1 March
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+83°F
2 March
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+81°F
3 March
☀️
+82°F
4 March
☁️
+85°F
5 March
☀️
+83°F
6 March
☀️
+83°F
7 March
☀️
+82°F
8 March
☁️
+82°F
9 March
🌧️
+81°F
10 March
☁️
+83°F
11 March
☀️
+83°F
12 March
☀️
+84°F
13 March
☀️
+82°F
14 March
☀️
+83°F
15 March
☀️
+83°F
16 March
☀️
+82°F
17 March
☀️
+83°F
18 March
☀️
+82°F
19 March
☀️
+83°F
20 March
☀️
+84°F
21 March
☀️
+84°F
22 March
☁️
+83°F
23 March
☀️
+85°F
24 March
☀️
+82°F
25 March
☀️
+82°F
26 March
☀️
+84°F
27 March
☀️
+83°F
28 March
☀️
+84°F
29 March
☀️
+83°F
30 March
☀️
+82°F
31 March
☀️
+85°F
In March 2023 Santa Marta had 26 sunny days, 4 cloudy days, and 1 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +82°F, with an absolute maximum of +84°F and a minimum of +81°F. The average humidity was 82%, with a maximum of 90% and a minimum of 71%. The average wind speed was 6 m/s, with a maximum of 15 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 March 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 March:

Is March a good time to visit Santa Marta?

March 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 March?

March 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 March?

Santa Marta is usually dry in March. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.

Is it sunny in Santa Marta in March?

The amount of sunny days in Santa Marta during March varies; prepare for a mix of clouds and sun.

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.