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

Traveling to Northern Idaho, Idaho, United States of America? If you're planning to go to Northern Idaho, 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 Northern Idaho, Idaho, United States of America

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

Important essentials for Northern Idaho, Idaho, United States of America

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

COVID-19 ESSENTIALS FOR 2022


  • Hand sanitizer

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  • Travel insurance

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  • N95 masks to use in crowded airports

    These N95 masks provide the best level of COVID protection you can have.


  • Kids' KN95 masks

    N95 masks aren't sold 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.


  • A vaccine card protector

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General health necessities

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What to wear/what to pack for Northern Idaho, Idaho, United States of America by month

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January

January in Northern Idaho can be extremely cold and snowy. Temperatures average in the low 30s F (single digits C) during the day.

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February

In February, Northern Idaho is freezing and snowy. Temperatures routinely are in the low 30s F (single digits C) and 5-10 days this month jump into the low 50s F (single digits C) range. At night, lows are in the low 20s F (single digits below 0 C). During your visit, you can expect heavy snowfall. This is also a rainy time for Northern Idaho, with several of the days of the month having rain.

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March

In March, Northern Idaho can be very chilly and snowy. Temperatures routinely are in the low 40s F (single digits C) and about a third of the time jump into the low 60s F (mid 10s C) range. At night, lows are in the high 20s F (single digits below 0 C). During your visit, you can expect heavy snowfall. This is also a rainy time for Northern Idaho, with several of the days of the month having rain.

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April

In April, Northern Idaho can be very chilly. Temperatures routinely are in the high 40s F (single digits C) and about a third of the time jump into the low 70s F (low 20s C) range. At night, lows are in the low 30s F (single digits below 0 C). During your visit, you can expect a couple of inches of snowfall. This is also a rainy time for Northern Idaho, with several of the days of the month having rain.

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May

May in Northern Idaho is cool. The rain can amount to several inches/centimeters. During this time, temperatures average in the high 40s F (single digits C) to high 50s F (mid 10s C), although night temperatures can dip into the low 30s F (single digits C).

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June

June in this region is mild. Temperatures average in the 60s F (high 10s C) during the day.

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July

If you go to Northern Idaho in July, you will notice that it is a perfect temperature. Daytime temperatures are in the 70s F (mid 20s C).

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August

If you visit Northern Idaho during August, you will probably find that it is warm and dry with little rain. Temperatures tend to hover around the 70s F (mid 20s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the 50s F (low 10s C).

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September

September in Northern Idaho is relatively cool. Temperatures average in the 60s F (high 10s C) during the day.

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October

October in Northern Idaho is cold. The rain can amount to several inches/centimeters. During this time, temperatures average in the low 50s F (low 10s C), although night temperatures can dip into the low 30s F (single digits C).

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November

November in this region is freezing and snowy. Temperatures average in the high 30s F (single digits C) during the day.

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December

In December, Northern Idaho is very cold and snowy. Temperatures routinely are in the low 30s F (single digits C) and about half of the time jump into the low 40s F (single digits C) range. At night, lows are in the low 20s F (single digits below 0 C). During your visit, you can expect extremely heavy snowfall. This is also a rainy time for Northern Idaho, with more than half of the days of the month having rain.

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