Santa Marta weather in January
January in Santa Marta: warm, dry, with clean air — one of the best months to visit.
#2 of 12 months in Santa Marta · #106 of 897 destinations to visit in January · comfort 89/100 (tier A)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Santa Marta climate normals — January
| Daytime high | 27°C / 80°F | 🌤 warm |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 24°C / 74°F | |
| Rainfall | 15 mm / 0.6 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 2 days | |
| Humidity | 81% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 21°C / 70°F | |
| Sunshine | 10.5 h/day | |
| Daylight | 11.5 h | |
| Wind | 22 km/h / 13 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 27 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Santa Marta in January — FAQ
- Is January a good time to visit Santa Marta?
- January in Santa Marta: warm, dry, with clean air — one of the best months to visit. It ranks #2 of 12 months for Santa Marta on SeasonMap's comfort score (89/100).
- What is the weather like in Santa Marta in January?
- In January, Santa Marta averages a daily high of 26.7°C and a low of 23.5°C, with about 15.4 mm of rain over roughly 2.2 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Santa Marta in January?
- Santa Marta has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 27 in January.