What to pack for Mexico City in January

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

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

Lows dip to 45°F. A beanie blocks wind chill on exposed ridges near the city.

Only two rain days means consistent sun exposure across the month. SPF 50 stops burning at altitude.

Glare off stone and glass bounces hard at this elevation. Polarized lenses cut the reflection.

Mosquitoes breed in city water sources year-round. Repellent keeps bites from ruining your trip.

Tap water isn't safe and altitude sickness hits some travelers. A kit handles both.

Tap water isn't safe here. A filter bottle beats buying plastic twice a day.

Daylight lasts 11 hours. A power bank extends phone time through evening.

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

Museums and markets sprawl across the city. A daypack carries water and layers for full days out.

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

Mornings at altitude feel sharp. A neck gaiter warms the throat on cold starts.

Altitude at 2243 meters means thin air and fast sweat evaporation. Moisture-wicking fabric keeps you dry.

UV hits 7.7 here. Long sleeves beat reapplying sunscreen every hour.

UV index hits 7.7 in January sun. A wide brim shields your face for hours outdoors.

Treat the clothes once and it lasts weeks.

Dehydration sets in fast at 2243 meters. Salts replace what sweat takes.

Unfamiliar water and food cause stomach trouble. These two stop it quickly.

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 city with millions of visitors means pickpockets work crowds. A money belt keeps cards safe.

Airport crowds and taxi transfers create theft risk. A tracker finds your bag if it goes missing.

A month in one place means unpacking and repacking multiple times. Cubes keep items sorted.

Two rain days leave five dry days for laundry. Travel detergent washes clothes in sinks.

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

Thin air dries lips fast. SPF balm prevents cracking and sun damage.

Public surfaces carry bacteria in a city of millions. Sanitizer fills gaps between hand-washing.

Insect bites itch worse on sunburned skin. This relief works on both.

One outlet per room is standard. Short cables let you charge two devices at once.

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

Border checkpoints and police stops happen. A passport holder protects the document itself.

Shared hostel dorms and busy stations mean luggage theft. Locks deter casual thieves.

Humidity stays at 54 percent. A hanging bag keeps toiletries off damp surfaces.