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What to pack for Thailand in December
Typical December, built from ten years of weather
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Typical for your dates
Highs 88°F, lows 72°F, rain 4 of 31 days
hothigh UVdry
Sunset lands around 5:50pm. Wind averages 8 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 burns exposed skin in hours.
Polarized sunglasses
Water glare off the coast strains unprotected eyes.
DEET or picaridin repellent
Mosquitoes are year-round in jungle and coastal zones.
Travel first aid kit
Cuts from coral and insect bites need quick care.
Filter water bottle
Tap water isn't safe here. A filter bottle beats buying plastic twice a day.
Power bank 10k–20k mAh
Daylight runs only 11 hours, so phones drain fast.
eSIM
Set it up before you land. Signal drops for long stretches outside cities.
Carry-on backpack (35–45L)
Overhead bins on regional flights are narrow and shallow.
Before you go
6 to sort
Recommended
18 items
Linen or lightweight shirts
Moisture-wicking t-shirts
Sun hoodie (UPF long sleeve)
Swimwear
Modest cover layer (scarf / long sleeves)
Sandals (sport)