Santa Marta weather in May
May in Santa Marta: warm, soaked, with clean air — fine if you can take 20 rainy days.
#7 of 12 months in Santa Marta · #606 of 897 destinations to visit in May · comfort 78/100 (tier B)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Santa Marta climate normals — May
| Daytime high | 28°C / 83°F | 🌤 warm |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 25°C / 77°F | |
| Rainfall | 201 mm / 7.9 in | ⛈ soaked |
| Rainy days | 20 days | |
| Humidity | 84% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 24°C / 74°F | |
| Sunshine | 10.2 h/day | |
| Daylight | 12.6 h | |
| Wind | 15 km/h / 10 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 43 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Santa Marta in May — FAQ
- Is May a good time to visit Santa Marta?
- May in Santa Marta: warm, soaked, with clean air — fine if you can take 20 rainy days. It ranks #7 of 12 months for Santa Marta on SeasonMap's comfort score (78/100).
- What is the weather like in Santa Marta in May?
- In May, Santa Marta averages a daily high of 28.1°C and a low of 25.2°C, with about 201 mm of rain over roughly 20 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Santa Marta in May?
- Santa Marta has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 43 in May.