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

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Traveling to Costa Norte, Colombia? If you're planning to go to Costa Norte, we've got 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 Costa Norte, Colombia

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

Important essentials for Costa Norte, Colombia

Here are some general tips on what to wear in Costa Norte, 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 have an emergency water purifier like this one.


  • Travel first aid kit

    This one is a superb one.


  • 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 Costa Norte, Colombia

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

What to wear/what to pack for Costa Norte, Colombia by month

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January

January here can be sweltering, very hazy and very dry with almost no rain. Temperatures average in the low 80s F (low 30s C) during the day.

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February

If you visit Costa Norte during February, you might find that it is constantly hot, very hazy and very dry with almost no rain. Temperatures tend to hover around the low 80s F (low 30s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the low 70s F (low 20s C). Humidity is generally between 50 and 60% during the day.

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March

If you are traveling to Costa Norte in March, you will notice that it can be very hot, extremely hazy and very dry with almost no rain. Daytime temperatures are in the low 80s F (low 30s C).

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April

Traveling to Costa Norte in April, you will notice that it is consistently hot, very hazy and dry with little rain. Daytime temperatures are in the high 80s F (low 30s C).

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May

If you are traveling to Costa Norte in May, you will notice that it is really hot, somewhat hazy and dry with little rain. Expect it to rain sometimes. Daytime temperatures are in the 80s F (low 30s C).

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June

Traveling to Costa Norte in June, you will notice that it is really hot, somewhat hazy and dry with little rain. Expect it to rain once in a while. Daytime temperatures are in the 80s F (low 30s C).

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July

July here is consistently hot, somewhat hazy and dry with little rain. Temperatures average in the high 80s F (low 30s C) during the day.

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August

If you go to Costa Norte in August, you will notice that it can be sweltering, somewhat hazy and dry with little rain. Expect it to rain occasionally. Daytime temperatures are in the high 80s F (low 30s C).

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September

If you visit Costa Norte during September, you may see that it is really hot and dry with little rain. Temperatures tend to hover around the 80s F (low 30s 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 once in a while.

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October

October is extremely warm. Temperatures average in the 80s F (high 20s C) during the day. It rains once in a while.

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November

If you go to Costa Norte in November, you will notice that it is really hot, somewhat hazy and dry with little rain. Daytime temperatures are in the 80s F (low 30s C).

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December

If you visit Costa Norte during December, you will probably see that it is consistently hot, very hazy and dry with little rain. Temperatures tend to hover around the high 80s F (low 30s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the low 70s F (low 20s C). Humidity is generally between 60 and 70% during the day.

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