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What to pack for Colombia in December
Typical December, built from ten years of weather
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Typical for your dates
Highs 64°F, lows 48°F, rain 15 of 31 days
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Sunset lands around 5:45pm. Wind averages 8 mph. There is paperwork on this one, so start with Before you go.
Packing for
Essentials
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Rain shell (hardshell jacket)
15 rain days a month finds every seam. A real shell, not a windbreaker.
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Merino base layer top
Wear one, dry one. Cotton stays wet all week here.
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Sunscreen SPF 50
UV index of 7.6 burns skin fast at 2583 meters altitude.
Polarized sunglasses
Water reflects intense UV; polarized lenses cut the glare on jungle rivers.
DEET or picaridin repellent
Jungle terrain plus coastal access means mosquitoes year-round in December.
Travel first aid kit
Altitude sickness, insect bites, and contaminated water make a kit essential.
Filter water bottle
Tap water isn't safe here. A filter bottle beats buying plastic twice a day.
Power bank 10k–20k mAh
Eleven hours of daylight means cameras drain batteries fast.
Before you go
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Recommended
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Sun hoodie (UPF long sleeve)
Wide-brim sun hat
Electrolyte packets
Permethrin-treated clothing spray
Oral rehydration salts
Anti-diarrheal + probiotics