Buenaventura, Colombia: What to pack, what to wear, and when to go [2022]

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Traveling to Buenaventura, Colombia? If you're planning to go to Buenaventura, I have 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 Buenaventura, Colombia

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

Important essentials for Buenaventura, Colombia

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

IMPORTANT COVID-19 ESSENTIALS

Other health necessities


  • Emergency water purifier

    Some areas may have unreliable tap water, so it's important to bring an emergency water purifier like this one.


  • Travel first aid kit

    This one is a superb option.


  • Emergency rapid COVID-19 test

    U.S. residents can get them free here. Otherwise, you can buy them here.


  • Emergency motion sickness relief

Don't forget these

Activities for Buenaventura, Colombia

Here are some activity recommendations and activity-specific packing tips for Buenaventura.

What to wear/what to pack for Buenaventura, Colombia by month

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January

Traveling to Buenaventura in January, you will notice that it is hot. Expect it to rain about a third of the time. Daytime temperatures are in the low 80s F (high 20s C).

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February

February here is extremely warm. Temperatures average in the low 80s F (high 20s C) during the day. It rains 5-10 days this month.

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March

March in this region is extremely warm. Temperatures average in the low 80s F (high 20s C) during the day. It rains 5-10 days this month.

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April

April in this region is extremely warm. Temperatures average in the low 80s F (high 20s C) during the day. It rains about a third of the time.

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May

May for Buenaventura is pretty consistently hot and somewhat rainy. Temperatures average in the low 80s F (high 20s C) during the day. It rains 5-10 days this month.

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June

If you vacation in Buenaventura during June, you are likely to see that it is pretty consistently hot and somewhat rainy. Temperatures tend to hover around the low 80s F (high 20s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the low 70s F (low 20s C). Humidity is generally between 70 and 80% during the day. In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain about half of the time.

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July

If you vacation in Buenaventura during July, you might see that it is hot and somewhat rainy. Temperatures tend to hover around the low 80s F (high 20s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the 70s F (mid 20s C). Humidity is generally between 70 and 80% during the day. In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain regularly.

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August

If you go to Buenaventura in August, you will notice that it is extremely warm and somewhat rainy. Expect it to rain about half of the time. Daytime temperatures are in the low 80s F (high 20s C).

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September

If you vacation in Buenaventura during September, you might notice that it is hot and somewhat rainy. Temperatures tend to hover around the low 80s F (high 20s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the low 70s F (low 20s C). Humidity is generally between 70 and 80% during the day. In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain about half of the time.

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October

October here is hot and somewhat rainy. Temperatures average in the low 80s F (high 20s C) during the day. It rains about half of the time.

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November

If you go to Buenaventura in November, you will notice that it is extremely warm and somewhat rainy. Expect it to rain about half of the time. Daytime temperatures are in the low 80s F (high 20s C).

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December

December in this region is hot. Temperatures average in the low 80s F (high 20s C) during the day. It rains regularly.

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