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Santa Marta in September: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

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

Weather in Santa Marta in September 2025

OK Weather
Warm
🌧️
Rainy
Santa Marta in September usually sees fair weather conditions, with an average daily high temperature of +84°F and roughly 0 sunny days. However, you should prepare for about 14 rainy days with an average precipitation of 141 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
  • September is usually the hottest month of the year in Santa Marta;

Average weather

☀️
+84°F
Avg. max. temperature
+75°F
Min.
+93°F
Max.
141 mm
Total precipitation
83%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
0 ☀️
Sunny Days
4 ⛅️
Cloudy
14 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Santa Marta has OK weather in September.

Average temperature in Santa Marta in September

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

The temperature in September is +88°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 +90°F to +88°F.

Is Santa Marta warm or cold in September?

Santa Marta is typically warm in September.

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.

September is the hottest month in Santa Marta, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Santa Marta in September

Santa Marta weather looks like this, on average, in September and the surrounding months.
AugustSeptemberOctober
Avg. temperature
+84°F+84°F+82°F
Min. temperature
+75°F+75°F+73°F
Max. temperature
+91°F+93°F+91°F
Rainfall
95 mm141 mm213 mm
Wind
4 m/s3 m/s3 m/s
Humidity
83%83%84%
Air pressure
1009 HPa1009 HPa1009 HPa
Sunny days
000
Cloudy days
843
Rainy days
131418
Snowy days
000

September weather is still as ok as in August. The temperature levels stay the same in the area of +84°F for average maximum temperature during the day. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 95 mm to 141 mm. Humidity levels don’t change as the month goes on, averaging around 83%. Winds are calmer in comparison to August, going down from 4 m/s to 3 m/s on average. The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 0 sunny days during the month.

October brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

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

The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 4 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.

The average wind speed in Santa Marta is gradually decreasing during September, going from 3 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during September in Santa Marta based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in September stands at 33%, leading to total precipitation of around 34 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 16 mm, which is considered light rain. September is a pretty wet month with over 10 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
September 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 September in Santa Marta?

This is the weather in Santa Marta in September 2023:
1 September
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+90°F
2 September
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+87°F
3 September
☁️
+87°F
4 September
☀️
+87°F
5 September
☀️
+87°F
6 September
☀️
+89°F
7 September
☀️
+88°F
8 September
☁️
+86°F
9 September
☀️
+87°F
10 September
🌧️
+85°F
11 September
☀️
+87°F
12 September
☁️
+87°F
13 September
☀️
+86°F
14 September
☁️
+90°F
15 September
☀️
+86°F
16 September
☀️
+86°F
17 September
☁️
+86°F
18 September
☁️
+87°F
19 September
☁️
+88°F
20 September
☀️
+89°F
21 September
☀️
+89°F
22 September
☀️
+87°F
23 September
☀️
+87°F
24 September
🌧️
+86°F
25 September
☁️
+89°F
26 September
☁️
+87°F
27 September
☀️
+88°F
28 September
☀️
+87°F
29 September
☀️
+87°F
30 September
☀️
+88°F
In September 2023 Santa Marta had 19 sunny days, 9 cloudy days, and 2 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +88°F, with an absolute maximum of +90°F and a minimum of +84°F. The average humidity was 82%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 69%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 8 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 September 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 September:

Is September a good time to visit Santa Marta?

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

Can you sunbathe in Santa Marta in September?

September 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 September?

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

Is it sunny in Santa Marta in September?

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

Other cities in Colombia

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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.