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What to pack for Peru in December
Typical December, built from ten years of weather
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Typical for your dates
Highs 72°F, lows 64°F, rain 2 of 31 days
windyhigh UVdry
Sunset lands around 6:25pm. Wind averages 12 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 8.5 burns exposed skin in under 15 minutes even on cloudy days.
Polarized sunglasses
Water and sand reflect intense sun straight into your eyes at this latitude.
DEET or picaridin repellent
Jungle humidity breeds mosquitoes year-round, and dengue circulates in Peru.
Travel first aid kit
Cuts and insect bites get infected fast in warm, damp conditions.
Filter water bottle
Tap water isn't safe here. A filter bottle beats buying plastic twice a day.
Power bank 10k–20k mAh
Humidity corrodes battery contacts and drains power faster than usual.
eSIM
Set it up before you land. Signal drops for long stretches outside cities.
Carry-on backpack (35–45L)
Carry-on avoids checked-bag delays and theft on multi-leg routes.
Before you go
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Recommended
13 items
Moisture-wicking t-shirts
Sun hoodie (UPF long sleeve)
Wide-brim sun hat
Permethrin-treated clothing spray
Oral rehydration salts
Anti-diarrheal + probiotics