May · Colombia
Best time to visit Santa Marta in May Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Santa Marta in May
Average temperature 28°C, 304 mm of rain, about 26 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 79% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
May score
6.7/10
Ranked #11 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 28°C
- Rainfall
- 304 mm
- Humidity
- 79%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 26
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
May in Santa Marta scores 6.7/10 for beach and coastal travel - ranked #11 of 12. Expect around 28°C, 304 mm of rain, and roughly 26 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.
May in Santa Marta — workable with trade-offs
Days in May average 28°C (83°F) and humidity near 79% — front-load outdoor plans before the heat builds and treat the middle of the day as indoor time.
This is the year's wettest stretch at 304 mm, but with about 26 days with 6+ hours of sunshine it is not a total loss; an indoor fallback covers the risk.
That is 6.7/10 on the same scale — 11th of 12 months, versus 9.9/10 for the best month here.
Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
If your dates are flexible, February is materially better in Santa Marta — 3.2 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Santa Marta in May?
- In May, Santa Marta averages 28°C, 304 mm of rain, and about 26 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 6.7/10.
- Is May a good time to visit Santa Marta?
- May earns a 6.7/10 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 May?
- Expect about 304 mm of rain in May. Average humidity is 79% and there are about 26 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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