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What to pack for Colombia in May
Typical May, built from ten years of weather
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Typical for your dates
Highs 64°F, lows 50°F, rain 22 of 31 days
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Sunset lands around 6:00pm. Wind averages 10 mph. There is paperwork on this one, so start with Before you go.
Packing for
Essentials
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Rain shell (hardshell jacket)
22 rain days a month finds every seam. A real shell, not a windbreaker.
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Sunscreen SPF 50
UV index of 7.9 at 2583 meters altitude burns skin in under 15 minutes.
Polarized sunglasses
Jungle humidity at 85 percent and water reflection intensify glare off wet surfaces.
DEET or picaridin repellent
Jungle terrain and coastal proximity mean mosquitoes year-round, not seasonal.
Travel first aid kit
Altitude sickness, insect bites, and contaminated water make a first aid 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
Daylight lasts 12.3 hours, so charging devices happens in evening guesthouses only.
eSIM
Set it up before you land. Signal drops for long stretches outside cities.
Before you go
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Recommended
12 items
Sun hoodie (UPF long sleeve)
Wide-brim sun hat
Electrolyte packets
Permethrin-treated clothing spray
Oral rehydration salts
Anti-diarrheal + probiotics