Santa Marta in may: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Santa Marta in may 2024
The weather in Santa Marta in the month of may comes from statistical datas on the past years. You can view the weather statistics for all the month, but also by clicking on the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout may
tolerable weather UV index: 7
Weather at 6am
81°F
Clear/Sunny
46% of time
29%
23%
3%
Weather at 12pm
85°F
Clear/Sunny
48% of time
33%
16%
4%
Weather at 6pm
83°F
Moderate rain at times
53% of time
21%
18%
8%
Weather at 3am
79°F
45%
36%
16%
4%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Santa Marta in may
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Santa Marta in may.
The climate of Santa Marta in may is tolerable
The weather in may in Santa Marta is wet (with 8in of rainfall over 14 days). The situation is deteriorating compared to the previous month since in april there is an average of 3in of precipitation over 4 days.
The climate quite nice in this location this month. The high seasonal norm is 85°F. The minimum is 81°F. Thus, the mean temperature average in may in Santa Marta is 83°F. Note that seasonal normals are in contrast with those observed in Santa Marta in may with a maximum record of 88°F in 2010 and a minimum record of 77°F in 2009. You can hope to have about 7 days with temperatures above 86°F, or 23 of time.
In may in Santa Marta, the days on average last 12:38. Sunrise is at 05:34 and sets at 18:12.
With proper weather, may is okay (but not good) to go in this locality.
Santa Marta: another month?
If you can push the dates of your trip to Santa Marta forward, the month of june has a better weather forecast than may. more information
May: another location in Columbia?
If you want to go to Colombia in may, there are destinations with better weather than Santa Marta:
In may, Barranquilla, Cabo de La Vela, Yopal, Dibulla, Nueva Venecia and Punta Gallinas have good weather.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Santa Marta in may
Check below seasonal norms These datas are set from the weather statements of the past years of the month of may.
| May | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 83°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 85°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 81°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 88°F (2010) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 77°F (2009) | ||||
| Number of days at +86°F | 7 day(s) (23%) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 31 day(s) (100%) | ||||
| Sea temperature | |||||
| Average sea temperature | 82°F | ||||
| Lowest sea temperature | 79°F | ||||
| Highest sea temperature | 86°F | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 20km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 81°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 8in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 14 day(s) (44%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 2in (2010) | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 82% | ||||
| Visibility | 9.33km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 26% | ||||
| UV index | 7 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 13 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 05:34 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 18:12 | ||||
| Length of day | 12:38 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in may | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | tolerable | ||||
How was the weather last may?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Santa Marta in may 2023:
77°F to 90°F
79°F to 95°F
79°F to 95°F
81°F to 95°F
81°F to 99°F
81°F to 99°F
81°F to 95°F
79°F to 99°F
79°F to 97°F
79°F to 97°F
76°F to 90°F
79°F to 95°F
77°F to 95°F
77°F to 94°F
81°F to 95°F
79°F to 90°F
77°F to 85°F
77°F to 94°F
79°F to 94°F
79°F to 92°F
77°F to 90°F
76°F to 88°F
77°F to 92°F
79°F to 88°F
79°F to 90°F
77°F to 86°F
76°F to 94°F
79°F to 90°F
77°F to 88°F
77°F to 88°F
77°F to 92°F
Map: other cities in Columbia in may
Cities near Santa Marta:
| Parque nacional natural Tayrona in may | tolerable weather |
| Ciénaga in may | tolerable weather |
| Ciudad Perdida in may | tolerable weather |
| Buritaca in may | tolerable weather |
| Bocas de Aracataca in may | tolerable weather |
| Nueva Venecia in may | good weather |
| Barranquilla in may | good weather |
| Palomino in may | tolerable weather |
| Puerto Colombia in may | tolerable weather |
| Dibulla in may | good weather |
| Santa Verónica (Juan de Acosta) in may | tolerable weather |
| Galerazamba in may | tolerable weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in may.
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Weather data for Santa Marta in may:
Weather data for Santa Marta for may are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Santa Marta. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Santa Marta can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Santa Marta.