Santa Marta in October usually sees fair weather conditions, with an average daily high temperature of +82°F and roughly 0 sunny days. However, you should prepare for about 18 rainy days with an average precipitation of 213 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
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October is usually the wettest month of the year in Santa Marta;
Average weather
☀️
+82°F
Avg. max. temperature
+73°F
Min.
+91°F
Max.
213 mm
Total precipitation
84%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
0 ☀️
Sunny Days
3 ⛅️
Cloudy
18 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Santa Marta has OK weather in October.
Average temperature in Santa Marta in October
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Santa Marta for October based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The temperature in October is +86°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 down 33% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +88°F to +84°F.
Is Santa Marta warm or cold in October?
Santa Marta is typically warm in October.
Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +84°F to +82°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +79°F to +77°F.
It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.
Take a look at how October is compared to other months in Santa Marta:
Climate in Santa Marta in October
Santa Marta weather looks like this, on average, in October and the surrounding months.
September
October
November
Avg. temperature
+84°F
+82°F
+82°F
Min. temperature
+75°F
+73°F
+73°F
Max. temperature
+93°F
+91°F
+91°F
Rainfall
141 mm
213 mm
123 mm
Wind
3 m/s
3 m/s
4 m/s
Humidity
83%
84%
83%
Air pressure
1009 HPa
1009 HPa
1008 HPa
Sunny days
0
0
3
Cloudy days
4
3
7
Rainy days
14
18
15
Snowy days
0
0
0
October weather is still as ok as in September.It’s getting colder in October. From +84°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +82°F.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 141 mm to 213 mm.Humidity rises from 83% to 84%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during October, staying around 3 m/s.The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 0 sunny days during the month.
November brings much the same weather, it remains ok.
Wind speed in Santa Marta in October 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 October, going from 2 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during October in Santa Marta based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in October stands at 61%, leading to total precipitation of around 255 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 57 mm, which is considered heavy rain.October is a pretty wet month with over 19 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
October is one of the rainiest months in Santa Marta, here is a comparison with other months, 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 October in Santa Marta?
This is the weather in Santa Marta in October 2023:
1 October
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+87°F
2 October
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+86°F
3 October
☀️
+85°F
4 October
🌧️
+82°F
5 October
🌧️
+85°F
6 October
☁️
+85°F
7 October
☀️
+88°F
8 October
☁️
+85°F
9 October
☀️
+86°F
10 October
☀️
+87°F
11 October
🌧️
+86°F
12 October
☀️
+87°F
13 October
☀️
+87°F
14 October
☀️
+87°F
15 October
☀️
+86°F
16 October
☁️
+83°F
17 October
☀️
+86°F
18 October
☀️
+88°F
19 October
☀️
+88°F
20 October
🌧️
+86°F
21 October
🌧️
+86°F
22 October
☀️
+85°F
23 October
☀️
+87°F
24 October
☁️
+86°F
25 October
☁️
+86°F
26 October
🌧️
+83°F
27 October
🌧️
+81°F
28 October
🌧️
+83°F
29 October
🌧️
+84°F
30 October
🌧️
+86°F
31 October
🌧️
+84°F
In October 2023 Santa Marta had 14 sunny days, 6 cloudy days, and 11 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +86°F, with an absolute maximum of +88°F and a minimum of +81°F. The average humidity was 83%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 61%. 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 October 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 October:
Is October a good time to visit Santa Marta?
It’s always a good time to visit Santa Marta, but the weather is changeable in October, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.
Can you sunbathe in Santa Marta in October?
October 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 October?
Santa Marta is often rainy in October. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Santa Marta in October?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Santa Marta in October, 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.