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

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

When to go to Tolima, Colombia

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

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

January

If you visit Tolima during January, you are likely to find that it is sweltering. Temperatures tend to hover around the 90s F (mid 30s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the 70s F (low 20s C).

In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain 5-10 days this month.

What to wear/what to pack:

Skirts
Umbrella
Thin short sleeve shirts
Waterproof luggage
Waterproof footwear
Rain coat
High-SPF sunscreen lotion
Tank tops
Thin pants, such as light khakis
Light dresses
Sunglasses
Sandals
Light shorts

February

February in Tolima is sweltering. The rain can amount to several inches/centimeters. During this time, temperatures average in the 80s F (high 20s C) to low 90s F (mid 30s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Light dresses
Waterproof luggage
Tank tops
Umbrella
Thin pants, such as light khakis
Thin short sleeve shirts
Sandals
Waterproof footwear
Skirts
Sunglasses
Rain coat
High-SPF sunscreen lotion
Light shorts

March

March here is sizzling. Temperatures average in the low 90s F (mid 30s C) during the day. It rains about half of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

Umbrella
Tank tops
Skirts
Light dresses
Sandals
Thin short sleeve shirts
Thin pants, such as light khakis
High-SPF sunscreen lotion
Waterproof footwear
Light shorts
Waterproof luggage
Rain coat
Sunglasses

April

April in Tolima can be very hot. The rain can amount to several inches/centimeters. During this time, temperatures average in the low 80s F (high 20s C) to low 90s F (low 30s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Shorts
Sunscreen lotion
Short sleeve shirts
Sunglasses
Umbrella
Rain coat
Skirts
Waterproof luggage
Waterproof footwear
Sandals
Dresses

May

If you vacation in Tolima during May, you are likely to find that it can be sweltering. Temperatures tend to hover around the low 90s F (low 30s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the low 70s F (low 20s C).

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

What to wear/what to pack:

Waterproof footwear
Waterproof luggage
Dresses
Sunscreen lotion
Shorts
Rain coat
Skirts
Umbrella
Short sleeve shirts
Sandals
Sunglasses

June

If you visit Tolima during June, you are likely to find that it is consistently hot. Temperatures tend to hover around the low 90s F (low 30s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the low 70s F (low 20s C).

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

What to wear/what to pack:

Short sleeve shirts
Sunscreen lotion
Rain coat
Sandals
Dresses
Umbrella
Shorts
Skirts
Waterproof luggage
Sunglasses
Waterproof footwear

July

Traveling to Tolima in July, you will notice that it is scorchingly hot. Expect it to rain a bit less than half of the time. Daytime temperatures are in the 90s F (mid 30s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Tank tops
Thin short sleeve shirts
Sandals
Light shorts
Light dresses
Sunglasses
Waterproof footwear
Umbrella
High-SPF sunscreen lotion
Rain coat
Thin pants, such as light khakis
Skirts
Waterproof luggage

August

If you visit Tolima during August, you are likely to find that it is blindingly hot. Temperatures tend to hover around the 90s F (mid 30s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the low 70s F (low 20s C).

In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain regularly.

What to wear/what to pack:

Waterproof luggage
Thin short sleeve shirts
Umbrella
Thin pants, such as light khakis
High-SPF sunscreen lotion
Sandals
Sunglasses
Rain coat
Light shorts
Skirts
Tank tops
Light dresses
Waterproof footwear

September

September here can be sizzling. Temperatures average in the 90s F (mid 30s C) during the day. It rains about half of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

Skirts
Light shorts
Sunglasses
Rain coat
Sandals
Umbrella
Thin short sleeve shirts
Light dresses
Waterproof footwear
Tank tops
Waterproof luggage
Thin pants, such as light khakis
High-SPF sunscreen lotion

October

Traveling to Tolima in October, you will notice that it is really hot. Expect it to rain about half of the time. Daytime temperatures are in the low 90s F (low 30s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Skirts
Shorts
Sandals
Waterproof footwear
Rain coat
Short sleeve shirts
Waterproof luggage
Umbrella
Sunglasses
Dresses
Sunscreen lotion

November

November here is extremely hot. Temperatures average in the low 90s F (low 30s C) during the day. It rains about half of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

Waterproof footwear
Rain coat
Skirts
Sandals
Waterproof luggage
Sunscreen lotion
Dresses
Sunglasses
Short sleeve shirts
Shorts
Umbrella

December

December is really hot. Temperatures average in the low 90s F (low 30s C) during the day. It rains 5-10 days this month.

What to wear/what to pack:

Short sleeve shirts
Waterproof footwear
Waterproof luggage
Dresses
Skirts
Rain coat
Umbrella
Sunscreen lotion
Sunglasses
Shorts
Sandals

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

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

A plug adadpter that supports outlet types A and B
A SIM card that works in Tolima

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