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Santa Marta in May: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

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

Weather in Santa Marta in May 2025

OK Weather
Warm
🌧️
Rainy
Santa Marta in May 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 13 rainy days with an average precipitation of 115 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+84°F
Avg. max. temperature
+73°F
Min.
+93°F
Max.
115 mm
Total precipitation
84%
Avg. humidity
4 m/s
Avg. wind
1 ☀️
Sunny Days
10 ⛅️
Cloudy
13 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Santa Marta has OK weather in May.

Average temperature in Santa Marta in May

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

The temperature in May is +84°F on average, with a range between a maximum of +88°F during the day and a minimum of +77°F at night.

The average maximum temperature goes up 17% 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 May?

Santa Marta is typically warm in May.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +82°F to +84°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +77°F to +79°F.

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

Take a look at how May is compared to other months in Santa Marta:

Climate in Santa Marta in May

Santa Marta weather looks like this, on average, in May and the surrounding months.
AprilMayJune
Avg. temperature
+82°F+84°F+84°F
Min. temperature
+73°F+73°F+75°F
Max. temperature
+91°F+93°F+93°F
Rainfall
40 mm115 mm98 mm
Wind
5 m/s4 m/s4 m/s
Humidity
84%84%83%
Air pressure
1009 HPa1009 HPa1009 HPa
Sunny days
311
Cloudy days
17108
Rainy days
71313
Snowy days
000

May typically has worse weather conditions compared to April. It’s getting warmer as May arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +82°F to +84°F during the day. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 40 mm to 115 mm. Humidity levels don’t change as the month goes on, averaging around 84%. Winds are calmer in comparison to April, going down from 5 m/s to 4 m/s on average. The days becoming less sunny, going from 3 sunny days in April to 1 in May.

June brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

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

The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 5 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.

The average wind speed in Santa Marta is gradually increasing during May, going from 2 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during May in Santa Marta based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in May stands at 26%, leading to total precipitation of around 56 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 39 mm, which is moderate rain. On average, there are about 8 rainy days during May, so prepare to bring an umbrella.
Here’s how May 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 May in Santa Marta?

This is the weather in Santa Marta in May 2023:
1 May
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+82°F
2 May
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+85°F
3 May
☀️
+88°F
4 May
☁️
+86°F
5 May
☁️
+88°F
6 May
☁️
+85°F
7 May
☁️
+84°F
8 May
☁️
+84°F
9 May
☁️
+86°F
10 May
☁️
+86°F
11 May
☁️
+85°F
12 May
☀️
+84°F
13 May
☀️
+85°F
14 May
☁️
+87°F
15 May
☁️
+85°F
16 May
☁️
+83°F
17 May
☀️
+84°F
18 May
☀️
+86°F
19 May
☀️
+86°F
20 May
☁️
+84°F
21 May
☁️
+83°F
22 May
☁️
+86°F
23 May
☀️
+84°F
24 May
☁️
+84°F
25 May
☁️
+83°F
26 May
🌧️
+83°F
27 May
🌧️
+84°F
28 May
☁️
+85°F
29 May
☁️
+85°F
30 May
☁️
+84°F
31 May
☁️
+85°F
In May 2023 Santa Marta had 8 sunny days, 21 cloudy days, and 2 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +84°F, with an absolute maximum of +88°F and a minimum of +82°F. The average humidity was 84%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 66%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 11 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 May 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 May:

Is May a good time to visit Santa Marta?

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

Can you sunbathe in Santa Marta in May?

May 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 May?

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

Is it sunny in Santa Marta in May?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Santa Marta in May, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

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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.