What to pack for London in June

A UV index of 7.9 burns skin fast even on cloudy London days.

Sixteen hours of daylight reflect off wet pavement and water.

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

Urban terrain means cuts from cobblestones and minor injuries happen.

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

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

Overhead bins on European flights are small and competitive.

Day trips to parks near London need a separate bag for gear.

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.

Ten rain days and 72% humidity mean damp clothes stay damp without moisture-wicking fabric.

UV hits 7.9 here. Long sleeves beat reapplying sunscreen every hour.

Summer sun at this latitude sits high and long in the sky.

Tap water is safe but carrying your own bottle saves money and 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 and crowded public transport make bags targets.

Ten days means laundry every five days without organization.

Humidity at 72% makes clothes smell fast between washes.

Sun is up until 9:15pm. You'll want the mask.

Underground trains are loud and flights are long.

Lips crack from wind and sun exposure during long outdoor days.

Public transit and museums bring constant contact with surfaces.

One outlet per hotel room charges nothing if you have short cables.

Crossing into Europe requires your passport at every checkpoint.

Hostels and shared accommodations need luggage security.

Hanging storage works in small hotel bathrooms.

Long flights to London need neck support for sleep.