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What to pack for The Yucatán in December
Typical December, built from ten years of weather
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Typical for your dates
Highs 84°F, lows 68°F, rain 6 of 31 days
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Sunset lands around 5:15pm. Wind averages 9 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 6.1 burns exposed skin in under 15 minutes.
Polarized sunglasses
Water reflects intense sun and glare reaches your eyes constantly here.
DEET or picaridin repellent
Humid coastal air breeds mosquitoes year-round in the Yucatán.
Travel first aid kit
Rural areas mean clinics are far away when cuts or stings happen.
Filter water bottle
Tap water isn't safe here. A filter bottle beats buying plastic twice a day.
Power bank 10k–20k mAh
Ten hours of daylight means devices drain before sunset arrives.
eSIM
Set it up before you land. Signal drops for long stretches outside cities.
Headlamp
Dark by 5:15pm. Every campsite chore after that is a two-hands job.
Before you go
5 to sort
Recommended
14 items
Linen or lightweight shirts
Moisture-wicking t-shirts
Swimwear
Sandals (sport)
Insulated water bottle
Permethrin-treated clothing spray