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What to pack for Guatemala in December
Typical December, built from ten years of weather
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Typical for your dates
Highs 73°F, lows 55°F, rain 7 of 31 days
windyhigh UVdry
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 7.3 burns exposed skin in under 25 minutes.
Polarized sunglasses
Bright December sun reflects off jungle canopy and water.
DEET or picaridin repellent
Jungle terrain harbors mosquitoes year-round, even in dry season.
Travel first aid kit
Altitude of 1501 meters and unfamiliar food warrant basic supplies.
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 only 11 hours, so devices drain before dark.
eSIM
Set it up before you land. Signal drops for long stretches outside cities.
Carry-on backpack (35–45L)
Overhead bins fill fast on regional flights between sites.
Before you go
5 to sort
Recommended
11 items
Moisture-wicking t-shirts
Sun hoodie (UPF long sleeve)
Wide-brim sun hat
Permethrin-treated clothing spray
Oral rehydration salts
Anti-diarrheal + probiotics