Santa Marta weather in October

Santa Marta, Colombia
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October in Santa Marta: warm, soaked, with clean air — fine if you can take 26 rainy days.

#12 of 12 months in Santa Marta · #693 of 897 destinations to visit in October · comfort 68/100 (tier C)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

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Santa Marta climate normals — October

Daytime high28°C / 82°F🌤 warm
Nighttime low25°C / 76°F
Rainfall347 mm / 13.6 in⛈ soaked
Rainy days26 days
Humidity84%💦 very humid
Dew point23°C / 74°F
Sunshine9.4 h/day
Daylight11.9 h
Wind14 km/h / 9 mph
Air quality (US AQI)34🍃 good

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

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Santa Marta in October — FAQ

Is October a good time to visit Santa Marta?
October in Santa Marta: warm, soaked, with clean air — fine if you can take 26 rainy days. It ranks #12 of 12 months for Santa Marta on SeasonMap's comfort score (68/100).
What is the weather like in Santa Marta in October?
In October, Santa Marta averages a daily high of 28°C and a low of 24.7°C, with about 346.6 mm of rain over roughly 26.4 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Santa Marta in October?
Santa Marta has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 34 in October.

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