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What to pack for Spain in December
Typical December, built from ten years of weather
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Typical for your dates
Highs 52°F, lows 37°F, rain 7 of 31 days
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Sunset lands around 6:45pm. Wind averages 9 mph. There is paperwork on this one, so start with Before you go.
Packing for
Essentials
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Insulated puffy (down or synthetic)
Lows around 37°F. Goes under the shell when the wind picks up.
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Merino base layer top
Wear one, dry one. Cotton stays wet all week here.
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Fleece or midlayer
The layer you'll wear more than any other.
Warm hat (beanie)
Lows reach 37°F and wind hits 14 km/h, so exposed skin cools fast.
Gloves
Three-degree nights mean bare hands go numb within minutes.
Polarized sunglasses
Low UV at 2.3 means glare off water is the real eye strain.
Tick remover
Check ankles and, if there's a dog, paws and ears every night.
Travel first aid kit
Rural terrain and 9.3 hours of daylight limit access to pharmacies.
Before you go
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Recommended
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Neck gaiter / buff
Thermal socks
Modest cover layer (scarf / long sleeves)
Reusable water bottle
Multi-port USB-C charger (GaN)
RFID travel wallet / money belt
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