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What to pack for Vietnam in December
Typical December, built from ten years of weather
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Typical for your dates
Highs 88°F, lows 73°F, rain 10 of 31 days
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Sunset lands around 5:30pm. 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 6.2 burns skin in under 15 minutes.
Polarized sunglasses
Water glare off the coast strains eyes without dark lenses.
DEET or picaridin repellent
Jungle mosquitoes carry dengue, and December is still transmission season.
Travel first aid kit
Cuts from coral and rocks get infected quickly in warm water.
Filter water bottle
Tap water isn't safe here. A filter bottle beats buying plastic twice a day.
Power bank 10k–20k mAh
Jungle lodges and small towns have few outlets and spotty power.
eSIM
Set it up before you land. Signal drops for long stretches outside cities.
Carry-on backpack (35–45L)
Airlines on this route enforce strict carry-on size limits.
Before you go
7 to sort
Recommended
17 items
Linen or lightweight shirts
Moisture-wicking t-shirts
Swimwear
Modest cover layer (scarf / long sleeves)
Sandals (sport)
Electrolyte packets