Temperatures in January
It's hot in January in Santa Marta with an average temperature of 30°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 29°C to a high of 31°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 17°C and 19°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Santa Marta in January. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of January
The month of January starts in Santa Marta with hot temperatures, averaging around 30°C during the day and nights close to 18°C. Plenty of days with a chance of precipitation.
Since temperatures can differ between day and night, it’s a good idea to dress in layers.
Mid-January
By mid-January, the average daytime temperature stays the same at 30°C, with nights close to 19°C. The chance of precipitation is high during this period.
Temperatures vary between day and night, so it’s smart to wear layers.
End of January
By the end of January, the average daytime temperature in Santa Marta will be around 31°C, with nights close to 19°C. There’s a significant chance of many days with precipitation.
As it gets cooler in the evening, it’s best to wear layers.
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Precipitation in January
In January, there is an average of 880 mm of precipitation, spread over 27 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the West.
With an average precipitation chance of 88% this month, rainy days are almost inevitable.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in January for Santa Marta. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
Santa Marta in January |
London | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
30°C | 8°C | |
 High Temp |
31°C | 9°C | |
| Low Temp |
29°C | 6°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
880 mm | 58 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
27 days | 9 days | |
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 9 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
Is January a good time to visit Santa Marta?
After some sun? Then January isn’t the best time to be in Santa Marta. The temperature is pleasant, but there’s too much chance of rain this month.
Temperature records for Santa Marta in January
With 34°C, Santa Marta hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in January 2019. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 21°C in 2020. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 4°C to a high of 23°C.
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Daily Temperature in January in Santa Marta
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in January in Santa Marta, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Daily Precipitation in January in Santa Marta
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in January for Santa Marta, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for January, you can expect around 27 days of rain in Santa Marta.
Daily UV Index in January in Santa Marta
This chart shows the average daily UV index in January in Santa Marta, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in January in Santa Marta Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in January in Santa Marta, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in January in Santa Marta Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in January in Santa Marta, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Daily climate in January for Santa Marta
Click on a specific day in January for detailed info on the typical weather on that day in Santa Marta. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
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Average Weather in Santa Marta by Month
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