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What to pack for Baja California in December
Typical December, built from ten years of weather
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Typical for your dates
Highs 72°F, lows 54°F, rain 2 of 31 days
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Sunset lands around 5:35pm. Wind averages 11 mph. There is paperwork on this one, so start with Before you go.
Packing for
Essentials
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Sunscreen SPF 50
UV index of 5.3 in December still burns exposed skin in desert terrain.
Polarized sunglasses
Glare off sand and water intensifies at this altitude without eye protection.
DEET or picaridin repellent
Desert insects emerge year-round, even in cooler months near coastal areas.
Travel first aid kit
Remote desert terrain and limited medical access make basic supplies essential.
Filter water bottle
Tap water isn't safe here. A filter bottle beats buying plastic twice a day.
Power bank 10k–20k mAh
Ten hours of daylight and day trips into national parks mean your phone dies before sunset without spare capacity.
eSIM
Set it up before you land. Signal drops for long stretches outside cities.
Headlamp
Dark by 5:35pm. Every campsite chore after that is a two-hands job.
Before you go
5 to sort
Recommended
11 items
Neck gaiter / buff
Moisture-wicking t-shirts
Permethrin-treated clothing spray
Oral rehydration salts
Anti-diarrheal + probiotics
Multi-port USB-C charger (GaN)