December · Colombia
Best time to visit Santa Marta in December Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Santa Marta in December
Average temperature 27°C, 12 mm of rain, about 23 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 80% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
December score
9.7/10
Ranked #4 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 27°C
- Rainfall
- 12 mm
- Humidity
- 80%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 23
- Crowd Density
- Peak Tourist Rush
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
December in Santa Marta scores 9.7/10 for beach and coastal travel - an above-average month (#4 of 12). Expect around 27°C, 12 mm of rain, and roughly 23 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Santa Marta is Colombia's Caribbean base, with a colonial centre and the Sierra Nevada and Tayrona close.
December ranks 4th of 12 for Santa Marta — one of the best windows
Days in December average 27°C (80°F) and humidity near 80% — front-load outdoor plans before the heat builds and treat the middle of the day as indoor time.
At just 12 mm for the month, rain will not shape your plans; you get about 23 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 11.3 hours of daylight.
On our climate-comfort scale this is one of the strongest months of the year for Santa Marta at 9.7/10 (4th of 12), just behind February at 9.9/10.
Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary.
Budget for peak pricing, and this is one of the busiest months here.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Santa Marta in December?
- In December, Santa Marta averages 27°C, 12 mm of rain, and about 23 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 9.7/10.
- Is December a good time to visit Santa Marta?
- December earns a 9.7/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Santa Marta in December?
- Expect about 12 mm of rain in December. Average humidity is 80% and there are about 23 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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