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What to pack for Vietnam in January
Typical January, built from ten years of weather
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Typical for your dates
Highs 90°F, lows 73°F, rain 4 of 31 days
hothigh UVwarm
Sunset lands around 5:45pm. Wind averages 9 mph. There is paperwork on this one, so start with Before you go.
Packing for
Essentials
11 items · 0 packed
Sunscreen SPF 50
UV index of 7.2 burns exposed skin in 11 hours of daylight.
Polarized sunglasses
Water and sand reflect glare across the coast.
DEET or picaridin repellent
Dengue and malaria spread through jungle mosquito bites.
Travel first aid kit
Cuts from coral and jungle plants get infected fast.
Filter water bottle
Tap water isn't safe here. A filter bottle beats buying plastic twice a day.
Power bank 10k–20k mAh
Eleven hours of daylight means your phone dies before sunset.
eSIM
Set it up before you land. Signal drops for long stretches outside cities.
Carry-on backpack (35–45L)
Overhead bins fit carry-on better than checked bags do.
Before you go
7 to sort
Recommended
19 items
Linen or lightweight shirts
Moisture-wicking t-shirts
Sun hoodie (UPF long sleeve)
Swimwear
Modest cover layer (scarf / long sleeves)
Sandals (sport)