Arcata, California, United States of America: What to pack, what to wear, and when to go [2022]

Traveling to Arcata, California, United States of America? If you're planning to go to Arcata, here is some important information about when to go, what to wear, and what to pack.

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About your travel guide

Hi! I'm Dev. I've traveled all over the world and in my travels, I have made many packing lists. In this series, my team and I have compiled the most useful information, as well as things we couldn't live without, to help you plan your trip.


When to go to Arcata, California, United States of America

Based on the climate and weather in Arcata, the best time to go is August. See below for details.

Important essentials for Arcata, California, United States of America

Here are some general tips on what to wear in Arcata, as well as several items to remember to pack when traveling there.

COVID-19 ESSENTIALS FOR 2022


  • N95 masks to use in crowded airports

    These N95 masks provide the best level of COVID protection available.


  • Kids' KN95 masks

    N95 masks don't exist for kids. These are a good alternative (and can also be used by adults if N95 masks are not available).


  • Travel disinfecting wipes

    Use these to sanitize plane and hotel surfaces.


  • Travel insurance

    If you or a companion get COVID-19, your amazing trip can be ruined. Good travel insurance can help. See plans


  • Hand sanitizer

    This hand sanitizer is an easy-to-carry TSA-friendly option.


  • A vaccine card protector

    Vaccine cards frequently get worn. An unreadable vaccination card can cause severe consequences. This vaccine card protector helps stop that.

General health necessities

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What to wear/what to pack for Arcata, California, United States of America by month

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January

If you are traveling to Arcata in January, you will notice that it can be very chilly and somewhat rainy. Expect it to rain about half of the time. Daytime temperatures are in the 50s F (low 10s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

If you go to the Humboldt State University Natural History Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

February

In February, Arcata is pretty cool and somewhat rainy. Temperatures routinely are in the 50s F (low 10s C) and occasionally jump into the low 60s F (mid 10s C) range. At night, lows are in the low 30s F (single digits C). This is also a rainy time for Arcata, with several of the days of the month having rain.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you go to the Humboldt State University Natural History Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

March

March in Arcata is chilly and somewhat rainy. Temperatures average in the 50s F (low 10s C) during the day. It rains regularly.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you go to the Humboldt State University Natural History Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

April

Traveling to Arcata in April, you will notice that it can be chilly. Expect it to rain sometimes. Daytime temperatures are in the 50s F (low 10s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

If you go to the Humboldt State University Natural History Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

May

May in Arcata is relatively cool. The rain can amount to several inches/centimeters. During this time, temperatures average in the low 50s F (low 10s C) to high 50s F (mid 10s C), although night temperatures can dip into the low 40s F (single digits C).

What to wear/what to pack:

If you go to the Humboldt State University Natural History Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

June

June in Arcata can be chilly and dry with little rain. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the high 40s F (single digits C).

What to wear/what to pack:

If you go to the Humboldt State University Natural History Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

July

If you visit Arcata during July, you might find that it can be chilly and very dry with almost no rain. Temperatures tend to hover around the low 60s F (high 10s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the low 50s F (low 10s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

If you go to the Humboldt State University Natural History Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

August

If you visit Arcata during August, you are likely to notice that it is crisp and very dry with almost no rain. Temperatures tend to hover around the low 60s F (high 10s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the low 50s F (low 10s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

If you go to the Humboldt State University Natural History Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

September

If you visit Arcata during September, you will probably find that it is relatively cool and dry with little rain. Temperatures tend to hover around the low 60s F (high 10s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the high 40s F (single digits C).

What to wear/what to pack:

If you go to the Humboldt State University Natural History Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

October

October in Arcata is chilly. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the 40s F (single digits C). It tends to rain once in a while.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you go to the Humboldt State University Natural History Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

November

If you visit Arcata during November, you may notice that it is chilly. Temperatures tend to hover around the high 50s F (mid 10s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the low 40s F (single digits C). In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain about a third of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you go to the Humboldt State University Natural History Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

December

Traveling to Arcata in December, you will notice that it is pretty cool and somewhat rainy. Expect it to rain regularly. Daytime temperatures are in the 50s F (low 10s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

If you go to the Humboldt State University Natural History Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

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