Pasto, Colombia: What to pack, what to wear, and when to go [2018]

Traveling to Pasto, Colombia? If you're planning to go to Pasto, here is some important information about when to go, what to wear, and what to pack:

When to go to Pasto, Colombia

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

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

January

If you vacation in Pasto during January, you are likely to find that it is chilly. 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).

In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain about half of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

Dresses
Long skirts
Socks
Waterproof luggage
Long sleeve shirts or blouses
Umbrella
Standard footwear
Pants or jeans
Light jacket or fleece
Rain coat
Waterproof footwear

February

Traveling to Pasto in February, you will notice that it is relatively cool. Expect it to rain about half of the time. Daytime temperatures are in the low 60s F (high 10s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Waterproof luggage
Waterproof footwear
Long skirts
Socks
Umbrella
Light jacket or fleece
Rain coat
Pants or jeans
Long sleeve shirts or blouses
Dresses
Standard footwear

March

In March, Pasto is cool. Temperatures routinely are in the low 60s F (high 10s C) range.

At night, lows are in the low 40s F (single digits C). This is also a rainy time for Pasto, with more than half of the days of the month having rain.

What to wear/what to pack:

Waterproof footwear
Standard footwear
Long sleeve shirts or blouses
Dresses
Umbrella
Socks
Pants or jeans
Light jacket or fleece
Long skirts
Rain coat
Waterproof luggage

April

If you visit Pasto during April, you are likely to find that it is cool. 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 (single digits C).

In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain about two thirds of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

Dresses
Waterproof footwear
Socks
Pants or jeans
Long sleeve shirts or blouses
Waterproof luggage
Umbrella
Long skirts
Rain coat
Light jacket or fleece
Standard footwear

May

May in Pasto is cool. The rain can amount to several inches/centimeters. During this time, temperatures average in the high 50s F (mid 10s C) to low 60s F (high 10s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Waterproof footwear
Long skirts
Umbrella
Pants or jeans
Waterproof luggage
Socks
Standard footwear
Long sleeve shirts or blouses
Rain coat
Light jacket or fleece
Dresses

June

June in Pasto can be chilly. The rain can amount to several inches/centimeters. During this time, temperatures average in the 50s F (low 10s C) to low 60s F (high 10s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Long skirts
Light jacket or fleece
Standard footwear
Waterproof luggage
Long sleeve shirts or blouses
Umbrella
Waterproof footwear
Socks
Pants or jeans
Dresses
Rain coat

July

July in Pasto is crisp. Temperatures average in the low 60s F (mid 10s C) during the day. It rains about half of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

Waterproof footwear
Socks
Pants or jeans
Long skirts
Standard footwear
Waterproof luggage
Long sleeve shirts or blouses
Umbrella
Rain coat
Light jacket or fleece
Dresses

August

August in Pasto is cool. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the high 40s F (single digits C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Waterproof footwear
Socks
Umbrella
Standard footwear
Rain coat
Light jacket or fleece
Long sleeve shirts or blouses
Waterproof luggage
Dresses
Pants or jeans
Long skirts

September

September here is crisp. Temperatures average in the low 60s F (high 10s C) during the day. It rains about half of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

Waterproof footwear
Umbrella
Standard footwear
Long skirts
Long sleeve shirts or blouses
Dresses
Rain coat
Waterproof luggage
Pants or jeans
Socks
Light jacket or fleece

October

October in Pasto is cool. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the high 40s F (single digits C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Long sleeve shirts or blouses
Pants or jeans
Long skirts
Waterproof luggage
Socks
Standard footwear
Rain coat
Umbrella
Dresses
Waterproof footwear
Light jacket or fleece

November

Traveling to Pasto in November, you will notice that it is chilly. Expect it to rain about two thirds of the time. Daytime temperatures are in the 60s F (high 10s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Socks
Standard footwear
Long sleeve shirts or blouses
Light jacket or fleece
Dresses
Waterproof footwear
Umbrella
Long skirts
Waterproof luggage
Pants or jeans
Rain coat

December

December in Pasto is crisp. The rain can amount to several inches/centimeters. During this time, temperatures average in the 50s F (low 10s C) to low 60s F (high 10s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Waterproof luggage
Light jacket or fleece
Long skirts
Pants or jeans
Dresses
Long sleeve shirts or blouses
Waterproof footwear
Standard footwear
Socks
Umbrella
Rain coat

Year-round what to wear/what to pack for Pasto, Colombia

Here are some general tips on what to wear in Pasto, as well as several items to remember to pack when traveling there. Pasto is at a somewhat high altitude, and could cause problems for some.

For that reason, you will want to be constantly hydrated and pack altitude sickness remedies.

Ibuprofen
Ginko biloba or other supplements (ask your doctor)
A plug adadpter that supports outlet types A and B
A SIM card that works in Pasto
If you plan to visit a church, make sure to bring appropriate clothing
If you are visiting a temple, pack respectful clothing
Appropriate museum wear
Bicycle friendly attire, if you plan on biking anywhere

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