worldweather34°Cexceptionally warm
usually 29°C–32°C
warmer than 98% of similar days
night: exceptionally warm
rain: typical rainfall
wind: exceptionally strong
Weather in Santa Marta - 14-day forecast
Detailed weather forecast for Santa Marta, Colombia: daytime and night temperature, rain, sunrise and sunset - today and for the next two weeks.
Forecast for the next days in Santa Marta
today🌧️
34°💧 1.3 mm
Sun☁️
31°💧 5.7 mm
Mon🌧️
30°💧 1 mm
Tue🌧️
30°💧 0.4 mm
Wed🌧️
31°💧 0.2 mm
Thu🌧️
31°💧 4.9 mm
Fri🌧️
28°💧 3.4 mm
Sat🌧️
30°💧 1 mm
Forecast vs 1991-2020 climate normal
NASA POWERHow does the current forecast compare with normal?
We compare the coming days with weather usually observed at this time of year.
Saturday 5 Sept in Santa Marta, the forecast high is 34°C. Typical daytime temperatures at this time of year range from 29°C to 32°C, so it will be exceptionally warm. It is warmer than 98% of similar days.
31°Cwarmer than usual
usually 29°C–32°C
warmer than 76% of similar days
night: exceptionally warm
rain: more rain than usual
wind: exceptionally strong
30°Cnear normal
usually 29°C–32°C
night: exceptionally warm
rain: less rain than usual
wind: exceptionally strong
30°Cnear normal
usually 29°C–32°C
night: exceptionally warm
rain: less rain than usual
wind: exceptionally strong
31°Cnear normal
usually 29°C–32°C
night: exceptionally warm
rain: exceptionally dry
wind: exceptionally strong
31°Cwarmer than usual
usually 29°C–32°C
warmer than 73% of similar days
night: exceptionally warm
rain: more rain than usual
wind: exceptionally strong
28°Ccooler than usual
usually 29°C–31°C
cooler than 83% of similar days
night: exceptionally warm
rain: typical rainfall
wind: typical
How warm was this week in previous years?
Each bar shows the average daily high during the same 7-day period in each year.
cooler yearstypical rangewarmer years2026 forecastcurrent forecast
From 1981 to 2025, the 5-11 Sept period averaged 30°C by day. The coolest year was 1988 (28°C) and the warmest was 1986 (32°C). The current forecast averages 31°C - higher than in 73% of historical years.
Historical reference: NASA POWER daily gridded data (MERRA-2), the 1991-2020 normal and a +/- 7-day calendar window. The typical range is the 20th-80th percentile. This is not a city weather-station reading and does not change the current forecast. NASA POWER Daily API.
14-day forecast - Santa Marta
Santa Marta 30 & 45-day weather - long-range outlook
Next 15 days · forecast
30°
around 28° at night · days with rain: 10
Weeks 3-4 · avg for September
33°
around 25° at night · rain chance 26%
Weeks 5-7 · avg for October
32°
around 25° at night · rain chance 31%
The 30 & 45-day outlook for Santa Marta: the next 15 days are a numerical forecast updated daily - on average 30° by day and 28° at night. Further out we rely on multi-year climate averages: around 33° in September, and about 32° in October. Forecasts beyond two weeks are indicative only.
Day-by-day forecast for Santa Marta
Saturday5 September 2026
🌧️34°light rain
Sunday6 September 2026
☁️31°overcast clouds
Monday7 September 2026
🌧️30°light rain
Tuesday8 September 2026
🌧️30°light rain
Wednesday9 September 2026
🌧️31°light rain
Thursday10 September 2026
🌧️31°light rain
Friday11 September 2026
🌧️28°light rain
Saturday12 September 2026
🌧️30°light rain
Sunday13 September 2026
🌧️29°light rain
Monday14 September 2026
🌧️30°light rain
Tuesday15 September 2026
🌧️30°light rain
Wednesday16 September 2026
🌧️29°light rain
Thursday17 September 2026
☁️30°overcast clouds
Friday18 September 2026
🌧️30°light rain
Saturday19 September 2026
🌧️30°light rain
UV index in Santa Marta - is it safe to sunbathe?
Today the UV index in Santa Marta is 9 (very high) - unprotected fair skin can burn in about 20 minutes. SPF 50, long sleeves and shade between 10:00 and 16:00.
Sea temperature - Santa Marta
Water today
29°C
Week avg
29°C
Waves today
1 m
How's the water?
very warm
16-day sea temperature forecast:
Average sea temperature through the year:
Sea-surface temperature from marine models, updated daily. See also: where the sea is warmest right now.
Air quality and smog in Santa Marta
Air quality in Santa Marta is currently very good. Fine particulate PM2.5: 8.1 µg/m³, PM10: 12.1 µg/m³.
| City | PM2.5 (µg/m³) | PM10 (µg/m³) | Air quality |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Marta | 8.1 | 12.1 | very good |
Based on PM2.5 thresholds. Station readings, updated daily (last reading: 2026-09-04, 20:00).
Santa Marta weather through the year
Warmest, driest months on average: January, February, March, December.
Upcoming public holidays in Colombia: Columbus Day — 12 October · All Saints’ Day — 2 November · Independence of Cartagena — 16 November.
Nearby and related places
FAQ - Santa Marta weather
What is the weather like in Santa Marta today?
Today it is about 34° during the day and 29° at night, light rain.
How far ahead can I check the forecast for Santa Marta?
This page shows a detailed 14-day forecast plus the long-term monthly climate, so you can plan both a short trip and a holiday months ahead.