What to pack for Andalusia in February

Lows around 45°F. Goes under the shell when the wind picks up.

Wear one, dry one. Cotton stays wet all week here.

Lows of 45°F and 15 km/h wind make a beanie necessary even on mild days.

UV index of 4.7 reflects off coastal water and bounces off rural terrain.

Check ankles and, if there's a dog, paws and ears every night.

Rural terrain and coastal conditions create scrapes, cuts, and minor injuries that need attention.

This country runs on Type C or F. Get one with USB-C so you're not fighting over the single outlet.

Daylight ends by 4:30 p.m., so devices drain faster in shorter days.

Set it up before you land. Signal drops for long stretches outside cities.

Dark by 7:55pm. Every campsite chore after that is a two-hands job.

Rural terrain and national park day hikes require a pack sized for water, layers, and a map.

Day hikes near national parks need a pack for water, layers, and a map.

Fits the overhead on every airline that matters. Skip the checked-bag line entirely.

For the passport, the chargers, and the one dry pair of socks.

Wind at 15 km/h chills exposed skin faster than the thermometer suggests.

For temples, mosques, and churches that check at the door.

Tap water is safe here, so a reusable bottle lets you refill without waste.

One brick charges the laptop, phone, and camera.

Hotel and cafe wifi is shared with everyone else in the building. A VPN keeps your banking and email to yourself.

International travel requires documents that pickpockets target in crowded markets.

Rural guesthouses sometimes lose track of bags during handoffs between staff.

Six rain days means wet clothes and dry clothes need separate spaces in your bag.

Humidity at 72% makes clothes damp to the touch after two days of wear.

Lows around 45°F. One blanket that packs small covers the car, the campsite and the beach at sunset.

Coastal wind noise and early darkness make quiet focus difficult without headphones.

February highs stay at 64°F, so layering with a packable vest bridges the gap between morning and afternoon.

Ten hours of daylight means sun exposure during most of your waking time.

Seventy-two percent humidity supports bacteria growth on hands between washes.

One power outlet per room means charging cables must reach from bed to wall.

A few phrases go a long way. Ten minutes a day before you leave is plenty.

Border crossings within Europe still require passport checks at some points.

Shared accommodation means your luggage sits in common areas overnight.

Seventy-two percent humidity breeds mold in toiletries stored in closed bags.

Guesthouse pillows vary wildly, so travelers sleep better with their own.