Santa Marta weather in March

Santa Marta, Colombia
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March in Santa Marta: warm, dry, with clean air — an excellent time to visit.

#4 of 12 months in Santa Marta · #181 of 897 destinations to visit in March · comfort 87/100 (tier A)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

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Santa Marta climate normals — March

Daytime high27°C / 80°F🌤 warm
Nighttime low24°C / 75°F
Rainfall27 mm / 1.1 in☀️ dry
Rainy days4 days
Humidity82%💦 very humid
Dew point22°C / 71°F
Sunshine11.2 h/day
Daylight12.1 h
Wind23 km/h / 14 mph
Air quality (US AQI)38🍃 good

Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.

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Santa Marta in March — FAQ

Is March a good time to visit Santa Marta?
March in Santa Marta: warm, dry, with clean air — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #4 of 12 months for Santa Marta on SeasonMap's comfort score (87/100).
What is the weather like in Santa Marta in March?
In March, Santa Marta averages a daily high of 26.8°C and a low of 23.9°C, with about 27.1 mm of rain over roughly 4.4 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Santa Marta in March?
Santa Marta has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 38 in March.

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